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Print - 2017-07-18
Strong Chinese data propels copper to 4-1/2-month peak
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Strong Chinese data propels copper to 4-1/2-month peak

Copper prices hit 4-1/2-month highs on Monday as better-than-expected economic data from top consumer China and a weak dollar helped reinforce expectations of strong demand. Benchmark copper on the London Metal Exchange ended up 1.2 percent at $5,996 a to
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
US shale oil output seen up for eighth month: EIA

US shale oil output seen up for eighth month: EIA

US shale oil production is forecast to rise for the eighth consecutive month, climbing 112,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 5.585 million bpd in August, the US Energy Department said in a report on Monday. The increase comes amid market concerns that rising s
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Oil prices ease on signs of steady output from some producers

Oil prices ease on signs of steady output from some producers

Oil prices were about 1 percent lower on Monday as investors continued to await strong indications that an OPEC-led effort to drain a glut was proving effective but output increases in some top producers eased, keeping losses in check. Libya's national oi
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Australia cuts sugar harvest outlook

Australia cuts sugar harvest outlook

Australia on Tuesday trimmed its forecast for sugar production during the 2017/18 season by 7 percent after a destructive cyclone destroyed crops in a major producing region. Sugar production in the world's third-biggest raw sweetener exporter will total
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
France expects smaller maize area this year

France expects smaller maize area this year

French farmers are expected to sow less maize and rapeseed but more sugar beet as they seek to boost output before European Union sugar quotas are lifted later this year, the farm ministry said on Monday. However, the ministry also said dry and cold weath
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Malaysian palm oil dips
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Malaysian palm oil dips

Malaysian palm oil futures slipped on Monday as a stronger ringgit and expectations for higher production offset data showing an increase in export shipments. Shipments of Malaysian palm oil products for July 1-15 rose about 18 percent from a month earlie
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Sugar falls, arabica slips from 6-1/2-week high
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Sugar falls, arabica slips from 6-1/2-week high

Raw sugar futures on ICE were lower on Monday with the market back on the defensive after last week's short-covering rally, while arabica coffee turned lower after touching a 6-1/2-week high. October raw sugar settled down 0.21 cent, or 1.5 percent, at 14
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Gold inches up in Asia

Gold inches up in Asia

Gold prices edged up on Monday as the US dollar fell to multi-month lows after the prospect for further interest rate hikes in the United States this year dimmed following softer US economic data last week. The US government reported on Friday that consum
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Gold climbs in Europe

Gold climbs in Europe

Gold climbed on Monday and was likely to see further gains after the dollar slumped to multi-month lows on the back of data that pointed to weak US inflation and dampened prospects for rate hikes. "The dollar continues to be on the back foot and yields ha
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat and corn down

US MIDDAY: wheat and corn down

Following are US trade expectations for the resumption of the grain and soya complex trading at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) at 8:30 a.m. CDT (1330 GMT) on Monday. Wheat down 1 to 2 cents per bushel. Lower on technical selling and long liquidation. A
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold soars

US MIDDAY: gold soars

Gold climbed on Monday and was likely to see further gains after the dollar slumped to multi-month lows on the back of data that pointed to weak US inflation and dampened prospects for rate hikes. "The dollar continues to be on the back foot and yields ha
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Coke Studio reaches unique milestone with Season 10

Coke Studio reaches unique milestone with Season 10

Pakistan's iconic music platform, Coke Studio is all set to launch its Season 10 in early August, setting a unique milestone for continuity, innovation and popularity over 10 consecutive years. This important milestone resonates intrinsically with the cou
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
In coal-focused Pakistan, a wind power breeze is blowing

In coal-focused Pakistan, a wind power breeze is blowing

Pakistan is beginning to reap the benefits of Chinese investment in renewable energy infrastructure, with the opening of the first wind power project constructed as part of the huge China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, aimed at overhauling the country's tran
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
PFI develops solar kiln to dry wood sleepers in short time

PFI develops solar kiln to dry wood sleepers in short time

Pakistan Forest Institute (PFI) Peshawar has developed a state of the art, Solar Kiln (SK) on experimental basis for drying different sizes and types of wood sleepers in economical budget besides saving time of people associated with furniture industry. T
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Greek Foreign Minister to hold talks in Cyprus after failure of UN talks

Greek Foreign Minister to hold talks in Cyprus after failure of UN talks

Greece's Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias is due in Cyprus on Tuesday to review the way forward after UN-backed reunification talks collapsed in Switzerland earlier this month. Kotzias is to meet President Nicos Anastasiades and attend a national council me
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Internet back in Somalia after weeks-long outage

Internet back in Somalia after weeks-long outage

Somalia rejoined the world wide web on Monday, more than three weeks after internet access was cut when a container ship damaged an undersea cable connecting the Horn of Africa nation to the world. "The technical issue, which has disrupted the internet co
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
China slams US defence bill over Taiwan provision
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China slams US defence bill over Taiwan provision

China on Monday said it had lodged an official protest with the United States following the passage of a defence spending bill that could lead to American warships visiting Taiwan. Beijing has long objected to any military assistance from Washington to th
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
UN envoy Lilly Singh calls on India to show comic tolerance

UN envoy Lilly Singh calls on India to show comic tolerance

Comic and UN ambassador Lilly Singh has called on the Indian government to be more tolerant of satire after a popular comedy group was slapped with criminal charges over allegations that they insulted Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "If you watch something
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Women assaulted, bottles hurled at chaotic German town festival

Women assaulted, bottles hurled at chaotic German town festival

German police said Monday several assaults and cases of sexual harassment were reported in alcohol-fuelled weekend disturbances that saw youths rampage through a small town and hurl bottles at police. No arrests had been made over the alleged harassment,
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Afghan civilian deaths hit new high: UN

Afghan civilian deaths hit new high: UN

The people of war-torn Afghanistan continue to bear the brunt of the grinding conflict with civilian deaths at their worst since records began, the United Nations said Monday. In the first half of the year, 1,662 civilians were killed and more than 3,500
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Sindh Civil Secretariat employees to receive 20 percent SCS allowance

Sindh Civil Secretariat employees to receive 20 percent SCS allowance

Sindh Finance Department on the directives of Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has allowed 20 percent Sindh Civil Secretariat Allowance to the Sindh Civil Secretariat employees from 01.07.2017. According to a statement issued here on Monday, the a
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Senate body discusses strategy on business transaction

Senate body discusses strategy on business transaction

The House Business Advisory Committee of the Senate met here at the Parliament House on Monday to discuss a strategy on transaction of the business in the House as the session has been summoned on the requisition of the opposition. The committee presided
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan-China forum held in Islamabad

Pakistan-China forum held in Islamabad

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) and China Association of Higher Education (CAHE) jointly organised the first Pakistan-China Forum entitled "Challenges of Equitable Access and Quality in Higher Education" at Air University, Islamabad on Monday. Ahsan
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited

Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited

Lotte Chemical Pakistan Ltd. (LCPL) is a manufacturer and supplier of Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA). With a plant at Port Qasim, it has a capacity to deliver 500,000 tons of PTA annually. PTA is the primary raw material for producing Polyester fiber, P
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited

Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited

Lotte Chemical Pakistan Ltd. (LCPL) is a manufacturer and supplier of Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA). With a plant at Port Qasim, it has a capacity to deliver 500,000 tons of PTA annually. PTA is the primary raw material for producing Polyester fiber, P
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Environment campaign being launched

Environment campaign being launched

The Punjab Environment Protection Department and the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) have decided to launch an 'awareness campaign' among the industrialists for countering environment pollution. Both the organization will hold a competition
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
850,027 FIRs registered: Dr Umar

850,027 FIRs registered: Dr Umar

The Computerization of 714 Police Stations in the 36 districts of the Punjab Province have registered 850,027 First Investigation Reports (FIRs) during the past 30 months, which has eliminated the chances of tampering due to Quick Response (QR) Code and h
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Niazi Sahib has set world record of speaking lies: Shahbaz

Niazi Sahib has set world record of speaking lies: Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that people are tired of Niazi Sahib's politics which is based on allegations, falseness and hypocrisy as he (Niazi) has set world record of speaking lies. Shahbaz said this while talking to a delegation of Pa
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Panama case headed in right direction: Sirajul Haq

Panama case headed in right direction: Sirajul Haq

Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Sirajul Haq, has said that corruption would be buried and the final victory in the struggle against the menace would be for the masses. According to media cell of Jamaat-e-Islami Lahore he was talking in Islamabad outside the Sup
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Shaheen Air to hold Pakistan Travel Mart

Shaheen Air to hold Pakistan Travel Mart

Shaheen Air International (SAI) and Landmark Communications called in travel agents from all over Punjab to announce an upcoming travel trade show titled Pakistan Travel Mart (PTM). The show aims to bring together the aviation and tourism industry of Paki
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
'PML-Q making efforts to unite Muslim Leaguers'

'PML-Q making efforts to unite Muslim Leaguers'

The Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) has decided to unite all the Muslim Leaguers in a bid to exert pressure on Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to resign from his office.In this regard, the PML-Q has chalked out an elaborate programme and formed a team headed
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
PPP chalks out protest movement to force Nawaz to resign

PPP chalks out protest movement to force Nawaz to resign

President PPP Lahore Aziz-ur-Rehman Chan has said that the party has chalked out a protest movement to force the prime minister to resign. He added that party has also kicked off the election campaign through activating party workers in the city. He calle
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Mehar Safdar joins KBP

Mehar Safdar joins KBP

Former Secretary General of Kissan Ittehad (Khokhar Group) Punjab Mehar Safdar Saleem Naul has joined the Kissan Board Pakistan (KBP) along with his companions here on Monday. Mehar Safdar Saleem's joining was announced by KBP Vice President Dr Abdul Jabb
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Jovago.pk witness increase in online hotel bookings

Jovago.pk witness increase in online hotel bookings

Pakistan's tourism industry is picking pace as online hotel bookings witnessed an increase during the summer season, shared by Jovago.pk, Pakistan's leading hotel booking website. To facilitate and encourage individuals and families to explore the beauty
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
LCCI worried over PSM affairs
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LCCI worried over PSM affairs

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has expressed deep concern over deteriorating state of affairs of the Pakistan Steel Mills Corporation (PSMC) and urged the government to work out a plan for early revival of this strategic asset of the country.
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Tractors' sale increased by 70 percent in fiscal year 2016-17

Tractors' sale increased by 70 percent in fiscal year 2016-17

The production and sales of tractors increased by 70 percent during FY 2016-17 over the corresponding period of 2015-16 as the industry sold 54,992 farm tractors against last year's sales of 33,986 units. Millat Tractor Ltd sold 34,506 Massey Ferguson tra
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Plan9's Startups Expo from July 19

Plan9's Startups Expo from July 19

The Punjab Information Technology Board's (PITB) Tech Incubator, Plan9's Launchpad 10 is all set to kick off its weeklong cycle on 19th July, 2017. The Launchpad is Plan9's flagship event and marks the induction of the new cycle. Almost 100 startups have
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
'Hydel generation should be top priority to overcome loadshedding'

'Hydel generation should be top priority to overcome loadshedding'

Hydel generation should be our top priority to overcome loadshedding in addition to ensuring cheap electricity to meet our future needs, said Dr Tahir Masood, Chief Executive Berkeley Associate. He was addressing a seminar on a "Promotion of renewable ene
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Electoral reforms: EU willing to support ECP
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Electoral reforms: EU willing to support ECP

EU ambassador Jean-Francois Cautain called on Finance Minister Ishaq Dar at the Ministry of Finance on Monday. EU Ambassador and Minister Dar had exchange of views on Pak-EU economic cooperation, especially in the context of important agreements currently
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Monsoon flooding claims 81 lives; 117 injured

Monsoon flooding claims 81 lives; 117 injured

The devastating floods caused by monsoon rains killed at least 81 people and injured 117 others, while 103 houses were demolished across the country. According to official data issued by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) here on Monday, the fl
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
PAC directs AG to monitor performance of KP departments

PAC directs AG to monitor performance of KP departments

Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has directed the Auditor General (AG) to beside audit also monitor the performance and standard of departments during audit to ensure the utilization of official expenditure in judicious and tran
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Body formed to look into YDA demands

Body formed to look into YDA demands

Secretary Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Najam Ahmed Shah constituted a high-level committee, to look into the demands of Young Doctors Association (YDA). The committee will submit its recommendations within 15-days. Professor Dr Muhammad Al
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Indian soldier, young girl, die in border clash
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Indian soldier, young girl, die in border clash

An Indian soldier and a young girl were killed Monday during a skirmish at the Line of Control, officials said, just a day after four Pakistani soldiers were killed in a similar exchange. Army spokesman Colonel Rajesh Kalia said a soldier died when a mort
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Indian soldier, young girl, die in border clash
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Indian soldier, young girl, die in border clash

An Indian soldier and a young girl were killed Monday during a skirmish at the Line of Control, officials said, just a day after four Pakistani soldiers were killed in a similar exchange. Army spokesman Colonel Rajesh Kalia said a soldier died when a mort
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Delay in Kashmir solution can turn situation serious: Geelani

Delay in Kashmir solution can turn situation serious: Geelani

Chairman of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), Syed Ali Geelani on Monday said that Jammu and Kashmir was becoming a flashpoint and its disputed nature was outspreading beyond limits. Syed Ali Geelani in a statement while commenting on China's increa
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
NH&MP sets example of honesty

NH&MP sets example of honesty

National Highways and Motorway Police (NH&MP) have set an example of honesty, returned One Lac Thirty-One Thousand Four Hundred rupees to original heir and uphold the core values of honesty, courtesy and rendering help to road users. The Motorway Police,
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Mirwaiz barred from attending funeral of uncle

Mirwaiz barred from attending funeral of uncle

Hurriyat leader, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was not allowed to attend the funeral prayers of his maternal uncle in occupied Srinagar on Monday. According to Kashmir Media Service (KMS), Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was arrested when he stepped out of his house at Nageen
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
ZTBL declares PLS profit rates

ZTBL declares PLS profit rates

The ZTBL bank has declared the rates of return on different types of deposits for the period January to June 2017.

Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
ZTBL declares PLS profit rates

ZTBL declares PLS profit rates

The ZTBL bank has declared the rates of return on different types of deposits for the period January to June 2017.

Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Bilawal hints at other ways to make Nawaz quit

Bilawal hints at other ways to make Nawaz quit

Chairman Pakistan Peoples' Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said the party can use other options if Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif does not resign. Bilawal expressed these views while addressing the journalists' community and party workers at 'Meet The
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Indie Art & Craft show concludes

Indie Art & Craft show concludes

A little rain didn't dampen spirits or hinder footfall as The Indie Art and Craft show celebrated massive success under The Crafter's Guild and Firefly on Sunday at The Royal Rodale. 70 participants from Karachi, Lahore, Faisalabad, and Dubai exhibited an
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Sheikh Nahayan inaugurates Bank Alfalah's Premier Lounges

Sheikh Nahayan inaugurates Bank Alfalah's Premier Lounges

Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Bank Alfalah Limited, visited Pakistan and met with the management and staff of Bank Alfalah. In a simple ceremony at the Bank's Head Office in Karachi, Sheikh Nahayan bid farewell to
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Heat waves likely to hit Karachi

Heat waves likely to hit Karachi

Heat waves are likely to grip the metropolis during the next two days despite a partly cloudy weather with chances of drizzle, the Met Office said on Monday. A maximum temperature is expected up to 34 degrees Celsius with 85 percent humidity in the air on
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Hyderabad has become a safe city: commissioner

Hyderabad has become a safe city: commissioner

The Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad Saeed Ahmed Mangnejo has said that Hyderabad used to be considered as sensitive city in past but due to untiring efforts of law enforcement agencies and with the grace of Almighty Allah, law & order situation has impr
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
US CG, PARC chief inaugurate Sindh soil fertility study report
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US CG, PARC chief inaugurate Sindh soil fertility study report

The US Consul General Grace Shelton along with Chairman Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) inaugurated Sindh Province's Soil Fertility Atlas Study report here on Monday. This launch is part of a partnership between the Food and Agriculture Orga
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Condolence

Condolence

Muhammad Bashir Janmohammed, Chairman, Executive Council of Institute of Business Management (IoBM) and a leading businessman has condoled the death of Shahjehan S. Karim, President of Institute of Business Management (IoBM). Shahjehan S. Karim's contribu
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
July-May period: Textile machinery import falls to $515.63 millions

July-May period: Textile machinery import falls to $515.63 millions

The country' import of textile machinery declined to $515.635 million during July-May 2017, lower by 23 percent, according to official figures. Fall in textile machinery import reached $96.388 million in July-May 2017 from $419.247 million in July-May 201
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
MJSF sponsors young professionals to attend EAD programme

MJSF sponsors young professionals to attend EAD programme

Mahvash and Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation (MJSF) sponsored young professionals for a weeklong summer program at the European Academy of Diplomacy in Warsaw, Poland. The participants were selected from all over Pakistan after extensive interview sessions fo
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Ghulam Qadir Thebo replaces Mushtaq Mehr as AIG

Ghulam Qadir Thebo replaces Mushtaq Mehr as AIG

Chairman of Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) Ghulam Qadir Thebo has replaced Mushtaq Mehr as Additional Inspector General (AIG) of Sindh on Monday while Mehar is to perform duties as AIG of traffic police. According to a notification issued by the prov
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
PBIF proposes cottage industrial zones along CPEC

PBIF proposes cottage industrial zones along CPEC

President of Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF) Mian Zahid Hussain has emphasized that cottage industrial zones should be established across the country and particularly along the CPEC to improve productivity, exports and employment in Pa
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
BASF introduces insecticide for malaria prevention

BASF introduces insecticide for malaria prevention

BASF SE, Germany (BASF) has received a recommendation from the World Health Organization (WHO) for Interceptor G2, a long-lasting insecticide-treated mosquito net (LN) based onchlorfenapyr. Chlorfenapyr is a completely new insecticide class for combating
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Fata authorities asked to accelerate pace of development

Fata authorities asked to accelerate pace of development

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Engineer Iqbal Zafar Jhagra has asked the concerned authorities of Fata Secretariat to accelerate the pace of development and ensure efficient utilization of funds in Fata. The annual allocation of Rs 24.5 billion for developm
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Khattak directs accelerated work on resource-generating projects

Khattak directs accelerated work on resource-generating projects

KP Chief Minister Pervez Khattak has said the resource generating power and developmental projects would lead the province to stand on its own feet. With the completion of these projects, the province would never look to others and even it would become a
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
JIT report conspiracy to oust Nawaz: Sanaullah Zehri

JIT report conspiracy to oust Nawaz: Sanaullah Zehri

Balochistan Chief Minister Nawab Sanaullah Zehri on Monday called the Panama case report a conspiracy to oust Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif from power. "The objections filed by the prime minister are valid as the JIT's report is contrary to fact," Zehri sai
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
50 IT instructors complete Cisco IT course

50 IT instructors complete Cisco IT course

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) held a graduation ceremony Monday for 50 instructors that completed a 10-day IT course offered by Cisco through the Skills for Youth Project, said a press release issued here. The instructors will go on
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Ideas discussed for enhanced cooperation with China

Ideas discussed for enhanced cooperation with China

Ideas relating to enhancement of cooperation in skill development, textile, garments and other industrial sectors between Punjab and China were discussed at a meeting presided over by Provincial Minister Industries Commerce and Trade, Sheikh Alla-u-Din on
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Appointment of VCs: LHC seeks reply of Punjab government

Appointment of VCs: LHC seeks reply of Punjab government

The Lahore High Court on Monday sought a report from the Punjab government within fortnight in a petition seeking challenging process of appointments of vice chancellors at three public sector universities. The petitioner Dr Abdul Mannan pleaded that the
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Pakistani delegation starts study visit to Indonesia

Pakistani delegation starts study visit to Indonesia

An eight-member Pakistani delegation facilitated by PILDAT and led by Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Chairman Senate Committee on Defence has started off a study visit to Indonesia spanning from July 17 to July 20, 2017. As Pakistan and Indonesia share m
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
MoFA, HEC must be made part of Ministry of Climate Change Board

MoFA, HEC must be made part of Ministry of Climate Change Board

The Ministry of Climate Change on Monday affirmed that Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Higher Education Commission (HEC) entities must be made a part of its board. This was decided during the meeting of Board of Governors of "Global Change Impact Study Ce
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Problems of officers: SU VC vows to form committee

Problems of officers: SU VC vows to form committee

Eulogizing the unconditional help, cooperation and support extended to him by all teachers, officers, employees and students in successful execution of work aimed at uplifting of the varsity, the Sindh University Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Fateh Muhamma
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
One PSP worker shot dead, another critically injured

One PSP worker shot dead, another critically injured

Two workers of Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) were shot in what appeared a targeted attack in Orangi Town on Monday evening, Superintendent of Police Abid Ali Baloch said. Aaj News reported that The PSP workers were sitting at the corner of a street near Qazaf
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
PCC to host annual forum on CPEC

PCC to host annual forum on CPEC

Pakistan Council on China (PCC) is going to hold its annual forum on the prospects and challenges of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) on Wednesday in Islamabad. Deputy Chief of Mission at Chinese Embassy in Pakistan, Lijian Zhao and Pakistan's Fore
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
PTI optimistic about Panama case prospects

PTI optimistic about Panama case prospects

Expressing their full trust in the Supreme Court, the petitioners in the Panama Papers case have demanded Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif resign as he, according to them, does not adhere to Articles 62 and 63 of the Constitution. Talking to media persons outs
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Rains and flood: Tribal people stage demo

Rains and flood: Tribal people stage demo

Scores of people of Bajaur Agency, Warh Mamound tehsil whose houses were damaged and destroyed in the recent rains and flood staged protest demonstration against authorities concerned for not giving relief goods. The demonstration was held outside Bajaur
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
PTI approaches LHC regarding Shahbaz's disqualification

PTI approaches LHC regarding Shahbaz's disqualification

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has approached the Lahore High Court seeking disqualification of Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif for violating his oath and protecting his personal interests as chief minister. The Lahore High Court
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
ECP reminds political parties to submit statements of accounts

ECP reminds political parties to submit statements of accounts

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday sent reminders to all political parties for filing their statement of accounts for financial year 2016-17 till 29 August, 2017. In a notification, the ECP stated that in terms of Article 13 of Political
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
LHC stays widening of Ring Road Project

LHC stays widening of Ring Road Project

A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Monday staying widening of the ring road project from Bahria Town directed not to demolition the houses came in line of the project. The bench passed these directions in some identical petitions Bahria Town and
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
PML-N marks candidates to replace Nawaz if plan B required

PML-N marks candidates to replace Nawaz if plan B required

Although the leadership of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has refused to accept the Panama Joint Investigation Team (JIT) report and made it quite clear that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will not step down, however the possible candidates for premier
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Anti-polio drive begins in Balochistan, Sindh

Anti-polio drive begins in Balochistan, Sindh

A four day anti-polio vaccination drive began in Balochistan and Sindh on Monday. In Balochistan, the drive has is being conducted in eight districts of Jaffarabad, Naseerabad, Zhob, Loralai, Barkhan, Qila Saifullah, Musa Khel and Sherani. During the camp
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Government asks SC to make public Vol-10 of JIT report

Government asks SC to make public Vol-10 of JIT report

The government has demanded that Volume-10 of Joint Investigation Team (JIT) report, submitted with the Supreme Court in Panama Papers case, should be made public. Talking to mediapersons outside the Supreme Court premises after the hearing of Panama Pape
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Four Pakistanis executed in Iran

Four Pakistanis executed in Iran

As many as four Pakistanis belonging to Balochistan have been hanged in Iran. According to the details, the executed Pakistanis included Shafi Mohammad Baloch Zahi, Daad Mohamad Dahqani, Yousaf Raigi and Uzair, who was arrested in drugs smuggling when he
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
At least 14 people drowned as jeep falls into river

At least 14 people drowned as jeep falls into river

At least 14 people, including women and children were drowned as a passenger jeep plunged into river Chitral on Monday morning. According to details, a vehicle was coming from Arkari Lotko to Chitral, suddenly out of control from driver near Chuyo bridge
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
PTI notifies Doctors Wing

PTI notifies Doctors Wing

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Monday officially notified its doctors' wing and announced the names of its president and general secretary. Dr Jawad Wasif from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been designated as Insaf Doctors Forum's (IDF) first president and Dr Sa
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Why don't you name the 'conspirators'?

Why don't you name the 'conspirators'?

It is good to note that Pakistan People's Party has asked the PML-N government to identify real or perceived 'conspirators behind the latter's woes'. Qamar Zaman Khaira, former information minister and Pakistan People's Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) leade
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Takata's bankruptcy to pit automakers against air bag victims

Takata's bankruptcy to pit automakers against air bag victims

The global recall of Takata Corp's defective air bags widened last week and the number of confirmed deaths rose, but legal experts said the bigger worry for car companies caught in the fallout is playing out in a Delaware bankruptcy courtroom. Earlier thi
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
A century of revolution and counter-revolution - II

A century of revolution and counter-revolution - II

The victory of the Russian revolution in the civil war and against imperialist intervention by 22 countries soon after the socialist takeover in October 1917 was achieved after four years (1918-22) of bloody conflict through the length and breadth of the
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan's international rankings

Pakistan's international rankings

An assessment of the level and change of Pakistan in key international indices and measures is important for two reasons. First, it provides a, more or less, objective evaluation of the performance of the economic, social and governance indicators of the
Published 18 Jul, 2017 12:00am
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