News Archives for Print - 2017-08-08

Print - 2017-08-08

Neymar not bigger than Barca: president

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu insisted no player is bigger than the Catalan giants on Monday in the wake of Neymar's world record 222 million euro ($264 million) move to Paris Saint-Germain. Bartomeu and his board are under pressure to wisely r

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

'Status quo' at AIBA until September court ruling

A Swiss court rejected Monday an urgent provisional management shakeup at amateur boxing's ruling body AIBA, ruling the push to oust embattled president Wu Ching-Kuo could wait for a proper hearing. "The Swiss court has announced today (Monday) its decisi

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Sunset Sports Gala concludes

Sunset Sports Gala 2017 by Defence Authority Sunset Club was held at the club premises for ten days with great fanfare. Club members and households participated in different sports events including swimming, snooker, squash, table tennis, badminton and te

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Italy's Errani hit with two-month doping ban

Italy's Sara Errani has been suspended for two months after failing a doping test, the International Tennis Federation announced on Monday. The 30-year-old former world number five, who reached the French Open final in 2012, tested positive for the banned

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Notorious Holocaust denier Ernst Zuendel dies

Convicted Holocaust denier Ernst Zuendel, who served jail time for inciting racial hatred, has died in Germany at the age of 78, his family said Monday. Zuendel, one of the leading figures in the denial movement, died on Saturday at his home in the southw

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Zuma faces secret vote on no-confidence motion

A parliamentary vote of no confidence in South African President Jacob Zuma will be held by secret ballot, it was announced Monday, in a move that could encourage some ANC lawmakers to choose to oust him. The vote to be held Tuesday has become a test of A

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Al-Qaeda ousted from oil-rich Yemen province

Al-Qaeda fighters have retreated from an oil-rich southern province of war-ravaged Yemen in the face of an assault by an elite US-backed government force, a military official said Monday. Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), seen by the United States

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Tillerson meets Philippines' Duterte despite rights concerns

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson brushed aside questions about the Philippines' deadly drug war on Monday as he received a warm welcome from President Rodrigo Duterte. Duterte's 13-month-old administration has launched a brutal crackdown on drugs that

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

More than 180 migrants storm Morocco-Spain border post

More than 180 migrants stormed a border post between Morocco and the Spanish territory of Ceuta on Monday, careering through with agents unable to stop them, authorities said. "They entered at five in the morning running through," a spokesman for the cent

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Kenyan president urges peace on eve of tense election

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta urged peace Monday on the eve of tense elections in which his battle with rival Raila Odinga is seen as too close to call.

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

South Sudan army takes main rebel stronghold

South Sudan government forces said Monday they had seized the rebel stronghold of Pagak near the Ethiopian border, after weeks of heavy fighting that forced thousands to flee the region. Military spokesman Dickson Gatluak said rebel forces loyal to exiled

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

North Korea defiant after new sanctions, rejects talks

North Korea vowed Monday that tough new United Nations sanctions would not stop it from developing its nuclear arsenal, as it rejected talks and angrily warned the United States of retaliation. The message of defiance was the first major response to the U

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Typhoon Noru slams into western Japan

Strong typhoon Noru made landfall in western Japan on Monday after killing two people on outlying islands, as authorities warned against landslides and floods. The typhoon with gusts up to 162 kilometres (100 miles) per hour hit the northern part of Wakay

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Two journalists in two days murdered in Philippines

Two journalists have been shot dead in two days in separate incidents in the Philippines, reinforcing the country's image as one of the world's most dangerous for media workers, officials said Monday. Broadcaster Rudy Alicaway and columnist Leo Diaz were

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

US, allies slam Chinese island-building

The United States, Australia and Japan on Monday denounced Beijing's island-building and militarisation of the South China Sea, in contrast to the increasingly tepid response from Southeast Asian nations over the festering issue. China claims nearly all o

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Cotton

New York cotton futures rally

ICE cotton futures rose for a second straight session on Monday to a seven-week high on forecasts for strong US crop demand before turning lower before the market closed. The December cotton contract on ICE Futures hit 70.94 cents a lb earlier in the sess

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

Shanghai copper surges

Shanghai copper came within a whisker of its highest in four years on Monday after a rally in steel unleashed short-covering across metals, before prices quickly retraced in line with a stronger dollar. Shanghai Futures Exchange copper surged more than 1

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

Copper hits two-year peak on China growth hopes

Copper prices hit two-year peaks on Monday as soaring steel and iron ore prices in China brightened the outlook for growth and industrial demand in the world's largest metals consumer. Chinese rebar steel futures surged as much as 7 percent to their highe

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Oil slips as output rises at Libya's largest field

Oil prices dipped on Monday as a rebound in production from Libya's largest oil field prompted selling, and investors worried about higher output from Opec and the United States. Output at Libya's Sharara field was returning to normal after a brief disrup

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

Rubber rises

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures hit their highest in a week on Monday, helped by a weaker yen against the US dollar, stronger Shanghai futures and firm oil prices, dealers said. The dollar, which briefly sank below 110.00 yen to a seven-week low last week,

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Vegetable Oil

Rotterdam vegetable oil prices

The following were Monday's Rotterdam vegetable oil prices at 1600 GMT:

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Vegetable Oil

Rotterdam vegetable oil prices

The following were Monday's Rotterdam vegetable oil prices at 1600 GMT:

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

Malaysian palm oil falls to two-week low

Malaysian palm oil futures dipped on Monday evening, hitting a two-week low, on expectations that official production data due later this week will show rising output in July. The benchmark palm oil contract for October delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Deri

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

NY cocoa recovers as charts improve, arabica coffee climbs

New York cocoa futures on ICE climbed on Monday in a technical rebound fuelled by a weaker dollar, while arabica coffee hit a fresh 3-1/2-month high, as technical signals improved, while raw sugar prices slipped. The September New York cocoa contract was

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

Gold steadies in Asia

Gold held steady near two-week lows on Monday, with the dollar remaining supported by expectations of monetary tightening in the United States following stronger-than-expected jobs data last week. "The job data was very good; gold is pressured," said Rich

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Gold dips in Europe

Gold prices edged lower on Monday, failing to gain support from a weaker dollar as investors digested sharp losses in the previous session and worried about further US rate hikes. Spot gold was down 0.1 percent at $1,257.12 per ounce at 1352 GMT, having o

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

US MIDDAY: corn, soya higher

US corn and soyabean futures rose more than 1 percent on Monday on position-squaring ahead of US government crop reports due later this week, along with worries about dry conditions in parts of the Midwest, traders said. Wheat followed the firm trend. As

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

US MIDDAY: gold steadies

Gold prices were little changed on Monday, failing to gain support from a weaker dollar as investors digested sharp losses in the previous session and worried about further US rate hikes. Spot gold rose 0.1 percent at $1,259.20 an ounce by 1:51 pm EDT (17

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Probe into complaint: traders urge FBR to withdraw letter issued to PCA

Exporters and trade bodies have approached Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Tariq Pasha to immediately withdraw the letter issued to the Post Clearance Audit (PCA), Lahore, to investigate a complaint against exporters of fruit, which was found fake

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

Tandlianwala Sugar Mills Limited

Tandlianwala Sugar Mills Limited (TSML) is an enterprise of the 80s. It was incorporated in 1988 as a public limited company. The company's shares are listed in the Pakistan Stock Exchange under the moniker, TSML.

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

Tandlianwala Sugar Mills Limited

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

'Better agriculture practices, varieties, will improve our economy'

Federal Science and Technology Secretary Fazal Abbas Maken has said that problem-solving researches coupled with a mechanism of translating the knowledge into products and services are prerequisite to alleviate poverty and to compete with the rest of the

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

JI Youth Wing to celebrate Independence Day

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Youth Wing has finalized the arrangements to celebrate the 70th Independence Day with full national and patriotic zeal across the Khyber Pakhtunkwha. This was stated by the JI Youth Wing provincial president Abdul Ghaffar while addres

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Nawaz advised to strictly follow security plan

The law enforcement agencies (LEAs) have warned the ruling party (PML-N) to strictly follow the security plan for Nawaz Sharif's rally agreed in a meeting between the party leadership and the LEAs as deviation from it may lead to a serious mishap. "Histor

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Nawaz to end GT road journey at Data Darbar: preparations afoot for a historic reception on Friday

The journey of Nawaz Sharif through GT Road will culminate at the shrine of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh Ali Hajveri after offering prayers possibly on Friday, said party sources. The road leading to the shrine of Ali Hajveri from the Ravi Bridge has been deco

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

KBP stages sit-in in front of sugar mills

The Kissan Board Pakistan (KBP) has launched a movement by staging sit-in demonstration in front of sugar mills to ensure payments to the sugarcane growers and acceptance of its other demands. KBP Central President Ch Nisar Ahmad and Punjab President Chau

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

PIAF urges minister to accomplish economic revitalization

Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) has welcomed Pervez Malik on assuming charge as the Commerce & Textile Minister, hoping that he would concentrate on the improvement of economy and take serious measures in this regard in consultat

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Aitezaz hints at replacement of Kalsoom with Shahbaz in NA-120

The PPP stalwart Aitezaz Ahsan on Monday hinted at the replacement of Kalsoom Nawaz with Shahbaz Sharif for the by elections of NA-120. He said that PML-N has withdrawn Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif from contesting NA-120 by-polls and he will be re

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

LCCI, LGU sign MoU on industry-academia linkages

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Lahore Garrison University (LGU) have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish long term, sustainable and mutually beneficial cooperation in areas of bilateral interest for promoting research, indus

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Graduation ceremony held for Urban Youth Project

The graduation ceremony for the Urban Youth Project, an initiative of the LUMS Centre for Entrepreneurship (LCE) was recently held in which 30 micro entrepreneurs received their certificates. The Urban Youth Project aims to increase employment opportuniti

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Punjab to have mobile olive-extraction unit

The USAID Punjab Enabling Environment Project (PEEP) and Allied Foods signed a contract of grant for establishing a mobile olive extraction unit in the province. The contract was signed during the first annual meeting of the Olive Development Group (ODG).

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

50 PML-N members join PTI

As many as 50 PML-N members from Punjab have joined Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) here on Monday. A delegation led by Dr Sajid and Tajammul Heera announced their joining at a PTI public gathering held at Badami Bagh, Lahore.Addressing the public gatherin

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

DV Global Link appoints GGAPCP as regional advisor

DV Global Link, an Italian exhibition group holding Jewellery exhibitions across Europe and UAE, has appointed the Gold & Gems Art Promotion Council of Pakistan (GGAPCP), as its regional advisor in Pakistan. Luca Veronesi, Show Director, VOD Dubai Interna

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

PBBC will be established soon: Brazilian envoy

Ambassador of Brazil to Pakistan, Claudio Lins has said that Pakistan-Brazil Business Council (PBBC) will be established very soon to give a quantum jump to bilateral trade between the two countries. He was addressing a meeting in Faisalabad Chamber of Co

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Independence Day preparations at peak in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Fata

The preparations to celebrate the Independence Day on August 14, in a befitting manner and with a pledge to work with zeal for strong and prosperous Pakistan, have reached at their peak in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and tribal region. During a visit by this scrib

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Gulalai should approach legal forum: experts

The legal and gender experts on Monday argued that beleaguered Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA Ayesha Gulalai would have strengthened her case if she had first lodged a formal complaint with the party, rather than going to media.

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Noor Zaman to move NAB, KPEC against Ayesha Gulalai, father

Noor Zaman, former personal secretary of MNA Ayesha Gulalai, has announced to move the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ehtesaab Commission (KPEC) against Ayesha Gulalai and her father Shams ul Qayyum over alleged corruption in

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Reham wants to malign Imran: Murad Saeed

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA Murad Saeed on Monday said Imran Khan's former wife Reham Khan wants to malign the PTI chief by assassinating his character. In his response to Reham Khan's presser, Murad Saeed asked the former wife of PTI chief to disc

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Two women among three killed in Islamabad

Three persons including two women were brutally killed with a sharp-edged weapon in the limits of Tarnol police station. A police official told on Monday that the deceased, including two unknown women and one Saeed Ullah, were living in a rented house at

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

Independence Day celebration: Pakistanis hold impressive parade in New York

A large number of Pakistani-Americans gathered here on Sunday for the Pakistan Independence Day Parade marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of their homeland, chanting "Jeeway Jeeway Pakistan", slogan with Pakistan's Ambassador to the United

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

NTC subscribers to enjoy uninterrupted high-speed internet services

National Telecommunication Corporation subscribers would continue to enjoy uninterrupted high speed internet services despite fault in international submarine optic fiber cable. The services of other internet service providers in the country have been ham

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Pakistan wants comprehensive bilateral ties with South Korea: Ayaz

Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has said that Pakistan is committed to a sustained and comprehensive bilateral engagement with South Korea. He added that Pakistan is a promising market for Korean technological and manufacturing expertise.

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Emirates revamps A380 onboard lounge

Emirates' newly-revamped A380 Onboard lounge has made its operational debut on a flight to Kuala Lumpur, marking the 9th anniversary of the airline's award-winning A380 service. "The onboard lounge was first introduced on August 1, 2008 and has since beco

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

SBP governor calls on Jhagra

Governor State Bank of Pakistan, Tariq Bajwa called on KP Governor Engr Iqbal Zafar Jhagra here at Governor House, Peshawar on Monday. He apprised the governor on working of banking system especially the role of the State Bank of Pakistan in promoting eco

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Azadi Train will start journey from Margalla Station on August 12

Azadi train preparations are underway at Rawalpindi Carriage Factory, where more than 100 laborers are working to finalize models of different cultural heritages of Pakistan. On August 12 Azadi Train will be inaugurated for celebrating 70th Anniversary of

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Pakistan wants greater economic ties with Iran: Rabbani

Pakistan wants greater economic interaction and forging closer parliamentary relations with Iran. This was stated by Chairman Senate Mian Raza Rabbani during a meeting with Iranian President Dr Hassan Rouhani in Tehran on Monday. He also felicitated the I

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Killed terrorists planned for major attacks: CTD

The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on Monday said that the three suspected terrorists killed on Sunday night in Machar Colony were planning major terror attacks in the city. Addressing a press conference, DIG CTD Amir Farooqui and SSP CTD Omar Shahid

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Corruption case: SHC directs Sindh Law minister to record statement with NAB

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday directed Sindh Minister for Law Ziaul Hasan Lanjar to record statement with National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in ongoing investigation against him in corruption charges. On Monday, SHC bench headed by Chief Justice

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Novice politicians' mudslinging deleterious for political system: Sindh CM

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that some novice politicians have dangerously fashioned a politics of mudslinging that is a disastrous trend and will defame the political system as a whole, let alone politicians or political parties.

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Balochistan lawyers go on strike

Lawyers community across Balochistan began a three-day protest strike against the killing of their colleagues in civil hospital Quetta on 8th August, 2016 in a suicide blast. The lawyers were bearing black bandage and hoisted black flags at bar rooms.

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Pulses import bill surges 13 percent

The country's pulses import bill surged by 13 percent to $1.905 billion during the last fiscal year 2017, official figures say. Thus, pulses import bill grows by $215.702 million in the last fiscal year from $1.689 billion in fiscal year 2016, Pakistan Bu

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Scattered rain forecast for upcountry

The Met Office on Monday forecast a scattered rain-thunderstorm for the most parts of upcountry in the next 24 hours. It said that scattered rain-thunderstorm with few heavy falls is expected in Hazara, Peshawar, Mardan, Rawalpindi and Gujranwala Division

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Sindh Ehtesab 2017 bill: Governor again declines ratification

The federal Government and Sindh's provincial Government are at loggerheads vis-à-vis the contents of Sindh Ehtesab (accountability) bill (2017). Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair Umer has again declined to sign the Sindh Ehtesab bill (2017) which was passed

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

ICC, PEC sign agreement to update 'Building Codes'

The International Code Council (ICC) signed an agreement with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) to support their efforts to update the Building Code of Pakistan. This agreement grants PEC the ability to use ICC's 2015 International Building Code, Int

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

'Pakistan No 1 in Corolla sales in Asia-Pacific'

"Remarkable success of Corolla in Pakistan has made Pakistan number 1 in Corolla sales in Asia Pacific and number 4 in the world," said Yoshiki Konishi, chief engineer for Corolla, Toyota Motor Corporation. He was speaking at the 26th Indus Motor Company

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Sadpara avalanche: families disappointed with slow rescue efforts for recovery of missing youths

The families of the five ill-fated persons, who were hit by avalanche at Sadpara valley, some 5 km south of Skardu, are expressing dismay over snail's pace rescue efforts. This unfortunate incident occurred last Friday when lightning and thunderstorm stru

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Kamal presents PSP's manifesto

Pak Sarzameen Party chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal presented his party's manifesto on Monday. Presenting PSP's manifesto at a ceremony, Kamal said that hid Party's manifesto consisted of 27 points, all of which were interlinked with each other. He said that

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Partly Facetious: A tricky question

"I would suggest to our politicians that they need to distinguish between which court to invoke for what purpose: you go to the People's court prior to elections and you go to a court of law when you are accused of corruption, money laundering...."

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Attack on anchorperson condemned

Representative bodies of journalists and lawyers have condemned the attack on senior anchorperson (BOL TV) Sudhir Chaudhry and urged the government to help arrest the increasing trend of violence against journalists without any further loss of time.

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Production of oil & gas found below capacity, says KPOGDCL

Dera Ismail Khan (D I Khan) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have the capacity of producing 5000 barrel oil and natural gas production capacity is 45mmcfd. However, the production of oil has been capped at 1650 barrel while that of gas is 16mmcf for the purpose of e

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Japan hands over machinery, equipment to Tevta

Chairman Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) Irfan Qaiser Sheikh has said that Japan has handed over latest machinery and equipment worth Rs 100 million for up gradation of Government College of Technology Faisalabad. While addre

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

IHC dismisses petition calling for placing Sharif family on ECL

Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday dismissed a petition, seeking placement of names of ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his children on the Exit Control List (ECL), on the grounds of maintainability. A lawyer Raees Abdul Wahid has invoked the IHC

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

AJK president praises Khawaja Asif's stance on Kashmir issue

Sardar Masood Khan, President Azad Jammu and Kashmir, on Monday met the new Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, and thanked him for strong statement on the issue of Jammu and Kashmir. We welcomed his affirmation that there would be no com

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

'Police render great sacrifices in combating crimes'

Senior Superintendent of Police Hyderabad Amjad Shaikh has said that the district Police had rendered great sacrifices for maintaining the writ of law and combating crimes and criminals in Hyderabad district. He vowed that the police would continue its ef

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

PM, Afghan president agree to enhance anti-terror cooperation

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Monday agreed to enhance anti-terror cooperation as terrorism is a common threat for both countries, officials said.

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Naval chief calls on German vice admiral

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah is on an official visit to Germany. During the visit, the Naval Chief called on Deputy Chief of Defence Staff Germany, Vice Admiral Ruehle and German Naval Chief (Inspector of German Navy), Vice Admiral

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Heroin seized from Dubai-bound passenger

Airport Security Force (ASF) recovered 1,300 grams of heroin from a Dubai-bound passenger during a raid at Jinnah International airport early Monday morning.The heroin was found hidden in the passenger's suitcase. The ASF, after seizing the contraband, ha

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Situation of confrontation must be avoided: Sirajul Haq

Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Sirajul Haq, has said that the supremacy of the law in the country must be ensured and the situation of a clash of the state institutions must be avoided. While addressing the Planning Committee of the JI at Mansoora on Monday, h

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Murad orders end to parking on main roads

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah expressing his displeasure on parking of vehicles on the main roads at commercial buildings has directed traffic police to launch a vigorous operation to remove commercial activities from the basements approved in

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Khawaja Asif briefed on foreign policy issues

Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif on Monday underlined the need for strengthening relations with neighbouring countries. According to Foreign Office Spokesperson Nafees Zakaria, the foreign minister met senior officers of Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In a Twi

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Gulalai speaks at NA amid PTI lawmakers' protest

Dissident member of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Ayesha Gulalai on Monday told the National Assembly amid ruckus and protest by the PTI lawmakers that she would not resign from her seat as she does not believe in personalities such as Imran Khan.

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Nawaz can't lead PML-N rally after disqualification: Babar Awan

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Dr Babar Awan on Monday said that a political leader's disqualification from Parliament also seizes his right to lead the party. Talking to journalists, Awan claimed that Political Parties Order 2002 has imposed bar o

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Foreign office rejects Afghan allegations

Foreign Office on Monday rejected the Afghan allegations of pushing militants into Afghanistan, saying operation Khyber-IV is part of the ongoing counterterrorism efforts and Afghan authorities were informed accordingly.

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

LHC issues notice to Ministry of Kashmir Affairs

The Lahore High Court on Monday issued notice to Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan for August 16 for laying off three officials including a disable man from their services at its Lahore office. The petitioners Ali Raza, Faheem Naseem and As

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Police official notified as security officer for Nawaz

The federal government has notified a senior police official serving of BS-18 as security officer for former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in violation of Supreme Court of Pakistan's directives. A three-member bench of the apex court headed by former Chief

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

HCSTSI felicitates new PM

The office-bearers of Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry (HCSTSI) while felicitating Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on becoming the new prime minister with thumping majority hoped that under his command, the targets of peace, progress and prosper

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Election Bill tabled in NA with dissent notes from opposition parties

'The Election Bill, 2017' was presented in the National Assembly on Monday with dissent notes from opposition parties, including Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Pakistan Peoples Party and Jamaat-e-Islami. Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar presented the bill in

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Pakistani held in Colombo with heroin

A Pakistani national was taken into custody by the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) Custom Officers in Colombo for allegedly smuggling in heroin worth Rs 3.7 million to Sri Lanka earlier Monday. The suspect has smuggled in the heroin from Bangkok,

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

IMC starts removing banners put up in support of Nawaz

Islamabad Municipal Corporation (IMC) has started removing banners and posters put up in support of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on various avenues and along roads in the federal Capital, especially after he was ousted by the Supreme Court of Pakist

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Nawaz pushing government into blind alley, says Jamaat's Liaquat Baloch

Secretary general Jamaat-e-Islami Liaquat Baloch, has said that Nawaz Sharif's challenge to the state institutions after his disqualification on corruption charges through a unanimous verdict of the Supreme Court is pushing the government of interim Prime

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Dar's self-confidence ebbing away little by little?

A picture is worth a thousand words is a fact that has found its best expression from the photograph of recently-held Chief Commissioners of Federal Bureau of Revenue's Conference that showed the participants and the finance minister as well. Dar was perh

Updated 08 Aug, 2017 11:25am

Expropriation of water rights

Pakistan and India held meetings in Washington recently for the resolution of disputes pertaining to Kishenganga (330MW) and Ratle) (850MW) hydroelectric power plants (power projects) being constructed by India in held Jammu and Kashmir. The talks remaine

Updated 08 Aug, 2017 09:04am

Politics in the time of 62/63

A disturbing exacerbation of the trend towards unsubstantiated accusations, allegations and downright abuse against political opponents has been witnessed since the Supreme Court verdict disqualifying former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. A flawed but still

Updated 08 Aug, 2017 08:19am

FBR's lacklustre performance

The final estimate of FBR's revenues in 2016-17, as reported to the National Assembly Standing Committee, is Rs 3362 billion. Given the target at the start of the year of Rs 3461 billion, the shortfall is Rs 279 billion. This is the largest shortfall in t

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Bloated cabinet

Newly sworn-in Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has started his stint in office with a bloated federal cabinet of 43 members, comprising 27 federal ministers and 16 ministers of state. Given that the expected tenure of the stand-in prime minister will

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Country does need higher growth rate

Acting Chairman of All Pakistan Textiles Mills Association (APTMA) Zahid Mazhar has requested Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to prioritize the revival of the economy in general and textile industry in particular during his tenure; he further contende

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Iran arrests 27 IS suspects

Iran has arrested 27 people plotting attacks for the Islamic State group, including 10 who were detained in a regional country with outside assistance, the intelligence ministry said on Monday. "Intelligence agents succeeded in identifying and arresting a

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Iran arrests 27 IS suspects

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Gunmen kidnap 16 from bus near Nigeria's oil hub

Gunmen abducted 16 people from a passenger bus near southern Nigeria's oil city of Port Harcourt on Monday, witnesses told AFP. "They blocked the road and opened fire on the bus as it approached the Emohua area, thereby forcing the driver to a stop," said

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

Ayesha Ahad serves legal notice on Rana

Ayesha Ahad Malik, said to be wife of MNA Hamza Shahbaz, issued a legal notice to provincial law minister Rana Sanaullah over charges of defamatory remarks against her character. Through her counsel Ali Zia Bajwa, she demanded Rana Sanaullah to retract hi

Published 08 Aug, 2017 12:00am

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Forex
World
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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 25	277.83
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 25	277.73
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 26	153.83
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 26	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 26	1.25
Euro to USD / Nov 26	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 25	5,987.37
Nasdaq / Nov 25	18,054.84
FTSE 100 / Nov 25	8,291.68
Dow Jones / Nov 25	44,736.57
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 25	19,405.20
France CAC40 / Nov 25	7,257.47
India Sensex / Nov 26	80,083.15
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 26	38,266.61

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 25	17,685
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 25	244,860.20
Petrol/Litre / Nov 26	248.38
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 26	69.17
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 26	2,623.04
Diesel/Litre / Nov 26	255.14

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Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 26 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.86 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 26 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	610 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 26 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 26 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 26 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	74.39 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 26 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	122.01 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 26 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	998.48 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 26 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 26 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.42 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 26 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.86 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 26 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	610 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 26 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 26 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 26 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	74.39 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 26 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	122.01 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 26 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	998.48 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 26 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 26 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.42 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
Hascol Petrol / Nov 26 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	64,823,622 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 26 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	48,065,578 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 26 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	40,919,425 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 26 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	33,547,707 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 26 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	32,092,012 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 26 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	30,420,168 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 26 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	22,823,492 ▲ 0.00
B.O.Punjab / Nov 26 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	20,014,784 ▲ 0.00
Waves Home Appliances / Nov 26 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	19,695,105 ▲ 0.00

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