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Print - 2017-09-07
Russia sets up 'de-confliction' zone in northern Syria

Russia sets up 'de-confliction' zone in northern Syria

Russia's military on Wednesday said it had set up a zone north of the Syrian city of Aleppo to stop clashes between Kurdish fighters and opposition rebels. "To prevent provocations and possible clashes between the Free Syrian Army in northern Syria and Ku
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Cotton lower on producer selling after hitting five-month high
Cotton

Cotton lower on producer selling after hitting five-month high

ICE cotton futures edged lower on Wednesday, after touching an over five-month high, on selling by producers. Cotton contracts for December settled down 0.38 cent, or 0.51 percent, at 74.5 cents per lb, snapping six sessions of gains. It traded within a r
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Shanghai copper down
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Shanghai copper down

Shanghai Futures Exchange copper finished down 0.4 percent at 53,160 yuan ($8,122) a tonne on Wednesday, having climbed off earlier lows. "Yesterday's correction was realistically overdue by a long way with markets like nickel that have rallied almost 30
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Zinc prices slip, copper unchanged
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Zinc prices slip, copper unchanged

Zinc prices slipped on Wednesday as investors locked in profits after a sharp rally in recent weeks that was based more on speculative buying than on underlying physical demand. Losses were pared, however, and other metals moved into positive territory la
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Oil up after Harvey fallout; Irma heads toward Florida

Oil up after Harvey fallout; Irma heads toward Florida

Oil prices rose more than 1 percent on Wednesday as strong global refining margins and the reopening of US Gulf Coast refineries provided a more bullish outlook after sharp drops due to Hurricane Harvey. But traders remained wary of Hurricane Irma, ranked
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Rubber rises
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Rubber rises

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures rose for a third straight day on Wednesday, hitting an over-three-month high, as the continuing rally in Shanghai futures raised risk appetite among investors in Tokyo, dealers said. The Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) rubb
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Palm oil futures fall
Exchange

Palm oil futures fall

Malaysian palm oil futures prices slipped back on Wednesday as traders reacted to a stronger ringgit, reversing on gains made in the previous session. The benchmark palm oil contract for November delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange lost 0.
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Raw sugar rises on Hurricane Irma worries, cocoa retreats

Raw sugar rises on Hurricane Irma worries, cocoa retreats

Raw sugar futures on ICE rose on worries that Hurricane Irma could hurt cane in key regions, while robusta coffee hit its lowest in at least three months. New York cocoa fell on speculative selling. October raw sugar settled up 0.26 cent, or 1.9 percent,
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Gold jumps to one-year high in New York
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Gold jumps to one-year high in New York

Gold prices climbed to a one-year high on Tuesday as the US dollar eased and safe-haven buying demand remained robust due to continued concerns over North Korea's nuclear tests. Wall Street stocks fell as US trading reopened for the first time since North
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Gold steadies in Asia

Gold steadies in Asia

Gold prices held steady on Wednesday, supported by geopolitical tensions over North Korea and expectations that low inflation in the United States could delay another interest rate hike there. Spot gold was nearly unchanged at $1,338.10 per ounce by 0641
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Gold near one-year high in European trade

Gold near one-year high in European trade

Gold rose on Wednesday towards the one-year high hit earlier this week, boosted by tensions on the Korean peninsula and a lower dollar due to growing expectations the Federal Reserve will delay rate rises. Spot gold rose 0.1 percent to $1,339.58 an ounce
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soya, corn and wheat up

US MIDDAY: soya, corn and wheat up

Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures rose Wednesday for a fourth straight session, lifted by fund short-covering and worries about potentially stressful dry weather in the heart of the US Midwest as the soyabean crop matures, traders said. CBOT Novembe
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold eases

US MIDDAY: gold eases

Gold prices fell on Wednesday from the one-year high hit in the previous session as concerns over a potential US government shutdown eased and the dollar rose against the safe-haven yen. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had agreed on a three-mo
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Envoy sees ample opportunities for trade with Philippines

Envoy sees ample opportunities for trade with Philippines

Pakistan's designated Ambassador to Philippine Dr Aman Rashid on Thursday vowed to strengthen trade linkages with Philippine as he sees ample opportunities for bilateral trade enhancement in both the counties. He stated this during an interactive session
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Census results: SHC issues notices to CCI, PBS, others

Census results: SHC issues notices to CCI, PBS, others

The Sindh High Court on Wednesday issued notices to the Council of Common Interests (CCI), finance secretary, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), Sindh Chief Secretary and other respondents to furnish their replies to a petition challenging the provision
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Businessmen call for action against Myanmar

Businessmen call for action against Myanmar

The leadership of Businessmen Group and office-bearers of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) have urged the Pakistani government to utilize diplomatic channels and raise its voice against the genocide of Muslims in Myanmar (Burma).
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Dagha says fall in exports a 'big challenge' for Pakistan
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Dagha says fall in exports a 'big challenge' for Pakistan

Federal commerce secretary Muhammad Younus Dagha said on Wednesday that the sharp fall in Pakistan's exports is a "big challenge" for the country, but added that the textile sector must regain its original place on the world markets by scaling up innovati
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
ICI Pakistan Limited
Mutual Funds

ICI Pakistan Limited

ICI Pakistan is a chemical manufacturer and a trading company that has been operating for more than 70 years. Belonging to the Yunus Brothers Group, ICI Pakistan has four major divisions: polyester, life sciences, soda ash and general chemicals. It also h
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
ICI Pakistan Limited
Mutual Funds

ICI Pakistan Limited

ICI Pakistan is a chemical manufacturer and a trading company that has been operating for more than 70 years. Belonging to the Yunus Brothers Group, ICI Pakistan has four major divisions: polyester, life sciences, soda ash and general chemicals. It also h
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
NBP, Karandaaz join hands for digitization

NBP, Karandaaz join hands for digitization

National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) and Karandaaz Pakistan joined hands to implement of Application Programming Interface (API) management platform for a robust digital financial ecosystem in Pakistan. This technology platform implementation is focused partic
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Defence Day marked across Punjab

Defence Day marked across Punjab

The Defence Day of Pakistan was marked on Wednesday across the province of Punjab with a renewed pledge to safeguard the motherland against all external and internal threats. It was on this day in 1965 when Indian forces crossed international border in th
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Eid for All: Bargad organises Eid festivity event

Eid for All: Bargad organises Eid festivity event

Bargad Organization for Youth Development organized an Eid festivity event, called "Eid for All" with members of religious minorities at Youhana Abad, Lahore. More than 300 people including minority representatives, parliamentarians, civil society members
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Military actions demonstrated on Defence Day

Military actions demonstrated on Defence Day

A colorful demonstration of military actions in war-like conditions and a grand exhibition of armament were held to celebrate the Defence Day of Pakistan by the Lahore Garrison. Commander Lahore Corps Lieutenant General Sadiq Ali was the chief guest. The
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Defence day celebrated with national spirit

Defence day celebrated with national spirit

Defence day of Pakistan was celebrated with national spirit and usual enthusiasm in Sialkot, Daska, Pasrur and Sambrial Tehsils of Sialkot district on Wednesday. The daylong programmes were started with special prayers for the unity, prosperity and solida
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
PKLI's first phase to be opened on December 25

PKLI's first phase to be opened on December 25

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif Wednesday said the first phase of Pakistan Kidney & Liver Transplant Institute (PKLI) project will be inaugurated on December 25, 2017 and kidney and liver patients will get latest healthcare facilities in Pakistan. Wh
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Whole nation proud of PAF's capabilities: Shahbaz

Whole nation proud of PAF's capabilities: Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that the nation is proud of professional capabilities of Pakistan Air Force eagles and he is fully confident that it will remain ever-vigilant besides maintain high standards of its professionalism. In his mes
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Flag lowering ceremony at Wagha witnesses patriotic zeal

Flag lowering ceremony at Wagha witnesses patriotic zeal

A flag lowering ceremony at the Wagha border witnessed a patriotic zeal and fervour on the part of Pakistani spectators on Wednesday evening. The whole nation is marking 6th Sep as Pakistan Defence Day and the flag lowering ceremony registered a special e
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Country may face up to four spells of rainfall this month

Country may face up to four spells of rainfall this month

The Meteorological department has issued following weather/monsoon outlook for the month of September 2017. ENSO and IOD neutral are prevailing in the eastern equatorial Pacific and Indian Ocean, respectively. Neutral phase of IOD phenomenon is expected t
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
PN celebrates 52nd Defence Day with due solemnity & reverence

PN celebrates 52nd Defence Day with due solemnity & reverence

Pakistan Navy celebrated 52nd anniversary of Defence Day of Pakistan with due solemnity and reverence. The day is reminiscent of a glorious chapter in our nation's history when the unmatched courage of our Armed Forces and infallible spirit of the nation
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Outspoken journalist's murder sparks outcry in India

Outspoken journalist's murder sparks outcry in India

Indian activists, politicians and journalists demanded a full investigation Wednesday into the murder of Gauri Lankesh, a newspaper editor and outspoken critic of the ruling Hindu nationalist party whose death has sparked an outpouring of anger. The 55-ye
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Huge protests in Togo for constitutional reform

Huge protests in Togo for constitutional reform

Hundreds of thousands of opposition supporters protested across Togo on Wednesday calling for constitutional reform, despite an apparent government concession to their demands. Amnesty International country head Aime Adi told AFP "at least 100,000" were i
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
WFP feeds fleeing victims

WFP feeds fleeing victims

The World Food Programme is distributing food to thousands of people in Bangladesh who have fled violence in Myanmar, the UN agency said Wednesday. A surge in violence in Myanmar's Rakhine state has seen an estimated 146,000 people stream across the borde
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Five children drown

Five children drown

At least five children drowned when boats carrying Rohingya refugees fleeing violence in Myanmar sank early on Wednesday, Bangladesh border guards told AFP. Authorities said three to four boats had sunk at the mouth of the Naf river, which divides Banglad
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Suu Kyi slams 'iceberg' of 'misinformation' over Rohingya

Suu Kyi slams 'iceberg' of 'misinformation' over Rohingya

Global outrage over Myanmar's treatment of its Rohingya Muslims is being fuelled by "a huge iceberg of misinformation", Aung San Suu Kyi said Wednesday, after the UN led calls for her government to end violence that has forced 146,000 to flee to Banglades
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Spain challenges Catalan independence referendum bid in court

Spain challenges Catalan independence referendum bid in court

The Spanish government asked the country's top court on Wednesday to nullify a vote in the Catalan parliament over a disputed independence referendum bill. The push from the wealthy northeastern region to hold an independence vote sets Spain - which is st
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Erdogan compares anti-Turkey statements by Germany to 'Nazism'

Erdogan compares anti-Turkey statements by Germany to 'Nazism'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday compared anti-Turkey statements by German politicians to "Nazism" after Chancellor Angela Merkel said she would seek to end talks on Ankara's accession to the EU. "I'm not saying you're a Nazi, a fascist
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
PDA's plan of auctioning plots for schools rejected

PDA's plan of auctioning plots for schools rejected

Representatives of Hayatabad private schools owners have rejected the policy and procedure of auctioning plots for the construction of school buildings by Peshawar Development Authority (PDA) on exorbitant prices and demanded of provincial government to o
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Commissioner empowered to make provisional assessment
Exchange

Commissioner empowered to make provisional assessment

Commissioners Inland Revenue have been empowered from July 1, 2017 to make a best judgment assessment on the basis of available material/information if a taxpayer fails to furnish a return in response to notices issued under section 114 of the Income Tax
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
DTOs to facilitate taxpayers at district level
Exchange

DTOs to facilitate taxpayers at district level

The presence of District Taxation Officers of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) at the level of districts will help in facilitation of taxpayers at their doorstep, ensure greater efficiency in collection/administration of federal taxes and broadening of
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
FBR extends scope of disclosure of information to EOBI

FBR extends scope of disclosure of information to EOBI

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the scope of disclosure of information to the Employees Old Age Benefit Institution (EOBI) pertaining to the information regarding salaries furnished through withholding tax statements. The income tax circul
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
KP governor receives first batch of Hajj pilgrims

KP governor receives first batch of Hajj pilgrims

Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Engineer Iqbal Zafar Jhagra received the first batch of Hajj pilgrims arrived in three flights at Bacha Khan Airport on Wednesday afternoon. The Governor felicitated the pilgrims on successfully performing Hajj and wished thei
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
164 people killed in monsoon rains across country: NDMA

164 people killed in monsoon rains across country: NDMA

The recent rains have killed 23 people in Sindh, majority of them belong to provincial metropolitan Karachi, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Wednesday. According to NDMA, the death toll in Sindh after current spell of heavy rains has
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Business community for suspension of trade ties with Myanmar

Business community for suspension of trade ties with Myanmar

Business Community on Wednesday urged government of Pakistan that all trade and business relations with Myanmar must be suspended until their government don't give relief and justice to deprived and oppressed Muslims. Expressing concern over the brutal ki
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Meezan Bank recognised as best 'Islamic Bank of the Year'
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Meezan Bank recognised as best 'Islamic Bank of the Year'

The Banker, a prestigious publication of the Financial Times Ltd, London, has recognized Meezan Bank, Pakistan's first and largest Islamic bank as the best 'Islamic Bank of the Year 2017' in Pakistan. The award goes to the firm that has demonstrated excel
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
PIA's post-Hajj operation begins

PIA's post-Hajj operation begins

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has commenced its post-hajj operations to bring back more than 57,000 Hujjaj to Pakistan from Jeddah and Madinah on Wednesday. According to official details, PIA has kicked off its post-Hajj operation from September 6
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
PPP leader urges UN, OIC to take notice of Muslims 'genocide' in Myanmar

PPP leader urges UN, OIC to take notice of Muslims 'genocide' in Myanmar

Former MNA and Pakistan People Party (PPP) leader, Nawabzada Khawaja Mohammad Khan Hoti has called upon the United Nations, Organization of Islamic Countries, and Muslim world to take immediate notice of 'genocide' of the Burmese Muslims in Myanmar. Speak
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Corruption charges: SHC extends minister's pre-arrest bail

Corruption charges: SHC extends minister's pre-arrest bail

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Tuesday extended the interim pre-arrest bail granted to provincial law minister Zia-ul-Hasan Lanjar in the case pertaining to alleged corruption made by him. A two-judge bench, led by Chief Justice Sadiq Hussain Bhatti, was h
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
PU produces song to pay tribute to martyrs of war

PU produces song to pay tribute to martyrs of war

Punjabi Department of Punjab University has produced a national song to pay tribute to martyrs of Pakistan Army on the eve of Defense Day. The national song was screened at youth convention organized by PU College of Earth and Environmental Sciences here
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Directives for draining out rainwater

Directives for draining out rainwater

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Wednesday issued necessary directions to the administration and concerned agencies from London for draining out rain water after the torrential rains in Lahore.
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
PAD starts paying subsidy to canola growers

PAD starts paying subsidy to canola growers

The Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) has started paying a subsidy of Rs 5,000 per acre to Canola growers in a bid to increase oilseed production in the province. Spokesman of the department said here on Wednesday that the subsidy is being provided unde
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Dengue virus in Peshawar: JI activists threaten to block roads

Dengue virus in Peshawar: JI activists threaten to block roads

Activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) have expressed serious reservations over the performance of provincial government for controlling dengue virus in Peshawar and warned to block University Road and Bara Road in protest if immediate steps are not taken for
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
PSDF's training programme for 'vulnerable' girls

PSDF's training programme for 'vulnerable' girls

The Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) has taken initiatives to train the poor and vulnerable girls from urban areas and link them with sustainable employment opportunities. Punjab Minister for Industries and Trade Sheikh Sheikh Alla-Udin stated this w
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Maryam Nawaz visits Bibi Pak Daman's shrine

Maryam Nawaz visits Bibi Pak Daman's shrine

Former prime minister's daughter Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday visited the shrine of Bibi Pak Daman during the NA-120 by-election campaign. She offered 'Fateha' and prayed for the recovery of her mother Begum Kulsoom Nawaz who is undergoing cancer treatment i
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
CPEC will also benefit Mideast: Dastgir

CPEC will also benefit Mideast: Dastgir

Nawaf Al Malki, Ambassador of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia called on Federal Minister for Defence, Engr Khurram Dastgir Khan and Secretary Defence Lieutenant-General Zameer-ul-Hassan Shah (retd) at Ministry of Defence, Rawalpindi on Wednesday. Federal Minister
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
SHC returns passport to Dr Asim

SHC returns passport to Dr Asim

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday returned the passport of former federal minister Dr Asim Hussain after the Supreme Court allowed him to travel abroad for treatment. The Supreme Court had last month ordered removal of the name of Dr Asim from the E
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Rohingya genocide: JI women wing concerned over world leaders' silence

Rohingya genocide: JI women wing concerned over world leaders' silence

Secretary General Jamaat-e-Islami Women's Wing, Durdana Siddique has expressed concern over the brutal killing of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar. While raising her voice for justice for the Rohingya Muslims, she said the silence of international community ov
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
ATC declares Altaf as PO

ATC declares Altaf as PO

An anti-terrorism court on Wednesday declared MQM founder Altaf Hussain as proclaimed offender in a case relating to hateful and inciting speech against Pakistan Army. An FIR was registered at Margalla Police Station against the MQM chief over making a pr
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Road safety drive in Islamabad to begin on September 11

Road safety drive in Islamabad to begin on September 11

Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) will launch a road safety campaign on main roads of the city from Monday (11 Sep) to control the violation of traffic rules and minimize the accident ratio. The main objective of this road safety campaign is to ensure use of
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Rains compensate for low flows in rivers
Cotton

Rains compensate for low flows in rivers

The ongoing scattered rains in Punjab and other parts of the country have greatly compensated for the low flows in the rivers at a very critical stage of maturity of the Kharif crops including rice, sugarcane, cotton, maize, vegetables, fodder for live st
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Seven grid stations of Lesco upgraded

Seven grid stations of Lesco upgraded

The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has upgraded seven grid stations to improve the electricity transmission system. The objective of this exercise is to divide electricity load while doubling the capacity of grid stations under a reform program la
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
SECP defers notification of Whistle-blowing Regulations
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SECP defers notification of Whistle-blowing Regulations

The Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has deferred notification of Whistle-blowing Regulations, 2017. The SECP had previously placed the said regulations, in draft form, on its website for seeking public comments. The deferment decision
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Metro Bus Project: China's statement verifies my stance: Shahbaz

Metro Bus Project: China's statement verifies my stance: Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that the recent statement of Chinese government verifies his principled stance which is also a victory of truth and the 210 million people of Pakistan. "The liars have to face defeat. The liars and the accuser
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
PPP gears up campaign in NA-120 constituency

PPP gears up campaign in NA-120 constituency

Central Information Secretary PPP Chaudhry Manzoor Ahmed on Wednesday visited the main camp office of the party candidate in NA-120. Ahead of his visit, he also presided over a meeting of PPP Lahore chapter to review election arrangements. President PPP L
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Father commits suicide after throwing three daughters in canal

Father commits suicide after throwing three daughters in canal

A pitiless father shot himself in the head after throwing his three daughters in Telmunda canal here on Wednesday. According to police sources, Chowk Azam police has taken the bodies of the three girls aged two to seven years old and their 43-old father N
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Engineer Mujahid Islam assumes charge of CEO GEPCO

Engineer Mujahid Islam assumes charge of CEO GEPCO

Engineer Mujahid Islam Billah has taken over as Chief Executive Officer Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO). Earlier Mujahid Islam Billah was working as CEO Sukkur Electric Power Company (SEPCO). The new CEO GEPCO held his first meeting with senior
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
NA-120 by-poll: Candidates' door-to-door campaign in full swing

NA-120 by-poll: Candidates' door-to-door campaign in full swing

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have started door-to-door campaign in NA-120 by-election to muster support of the voters. PTI candidate Dr Yasmeen Rashid is herself going door-to-door as a part of election campa
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
UK sponsors course for CAA, ASF officials

UK sponsors course for CAA, ASF officials

The United Kingdom has sponsored the delivery of Pakistan's first International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) accredited Aviation Security National Inspector's Course delivered by ICAO certified instructors. ICAO (supported by the UK Department for T
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
HPP sets national vessel handling record for third time this year

HPP sets national vessel handling record for third time this year

Hutchison Ports Pakistan (HPP), the country's first deep-water container terminal, set national vessel handling record for third time this year, handling 1,953 moves in just 11 hours on the 8,562 TEU vessel Hyundai Global/063E. The terminal operator broke
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Saarc Chamber calls for world's action against atrocities in Myanmar

Saarc Chamber calls for world's action against atrocities in Myanmar

Saarc Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vice President Iftikhar Ali Malik Wednesday vehemently called on the international community to act sharply against the recent high grade atrocities perpetrated against the Rohingya innocent and unarmed Muslim commun
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
KP CM hints at recruiting trained teachers for all mosques

KP CM hints at recruiting trained teachers for all mosques

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pervez Khattak hinted at recruiting trained teachers for the all Mosques in the province. He directed the Auqaf Department to collect the exact data of all Mosques throughout the province so that the government could see
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Envoys' moot: brainstorming session on host of issues held

Envoys' moot: brainstorming session on host of issues held

Pakistan envoys from select world capitals are brainstorming on a range of regional and global dimensions of the country's foreign policy for the second day of the envoys conference but the country's High Commissioner to London is not participating in the
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
SNGPL clarifies

SNGPL clarifies

This is with reference to the news item published on September 06, 2017, regarding reduction in blend of system gas being supplied to industrial sector from 35% to 28% w.e.f. September 1, 2017. As a key initiative for overcoming the acute energy crises pr
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Minister attends Defence Industry Exhibition in Poland

Minister attends Defence Industry Exhibition in Poland

Federal Minister for Defence production, Rana Tanveer Hussain attended the opening ceremony of the 25th International Defence Industry Exhibition in Kielce, Poland. He visited different stalls. The minister had a meeting with Polish Minister for National
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
SAI to fly back 49,000 Hujjaj

SAI to fly back 49,000 Hujjaj

Shaheen Air International (SAI) has started its post hajj operations to fly back 49,000 hajj pilgrims from Jeddah and Madinah via 222 dedicated flights. According to official details, after successfully transporting the highest number of Hujjaj this year
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Dengue awareness session held in Khyber Agency

Dengue awareness session held in Khyber Agency

Dengue awareness session was held in Jirga hall in tehsil Landi Kotal of Khyber tribal Agency on Wednesday aimed at imparting knowledge to the tribesmen regarding the fatal disease. The gathering was organized under the auspices of health department and w
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
KU, NED discuss security issues

KU, NED discuss security issues

The reported involvement of students in terrorism and militancy has prompted the administrations of two public sector universities of Karachi to start discussing how security issues in institutions of higher level should be dealt with more effectively. On
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Khanawali remembered as 'graveyard of Indian tanks'

Khanawali remembered as 'graveyard of Indian tanks'

Indian forces in a bid to capture major cities of Pakistan launched an assault under the cover of darkness on September 6, 1965. The Indian forces in its night assault used all its might of air and ground forces. Sialkot district was attacked by Indian ar
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
FBR's SMS drive for e-filing of IT returns

FBR's SMS drive for e-filing of IT returns

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated SMS campaign to spread awareness regarding e-filing of income tax returns. According to details, the board is now intimating the taxpayers through Short Messaging Service (SMS) about the last date for e-filing
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Shahid Mustafa made President/ CEO of Telenor Microfinance Bank

Shahid Mustafa made President/ CEO of Telenor Microfinance Bank

Seasoned banker Shahid Mustafa has been appointed the new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Telenor Microfinance Bank (formerly Tameer Microfinance Bank). Shahid replaced outgoing President and CEO Ali Riaz Chaudhry who served the institution
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Military band participates in 'SCO Military Tattoo' in China
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Military band participates in 'SCO Military Tattoo' in China

Military band from Pakistan has participated in "Fanfare for Peace-2017 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Military Tattoo IV" held at Yuanshen Stadium in Shanghai Chinese State Councillor and Defense Minister Chang Wanquan attended and addressed the
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Foreign investors shouldn't be given preference over locals: PBIF

Foreign investors shouldn't be given preference over locals: PBIF

The president of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), Mian Zahid Hussain, has demanded that foreign investors should not be given preference over local investors, saying favouring foreigners is not in the national interest. He said tha
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
OPC retrieves 34 properties from illegal possession

OPC retrieves 34 properties from illegal possession

Due to intervention of the Overseas Pakistanis Commission (OPC) Punjab, 34 properties worth Rs 240 million have been retrieved from the illegal possession during the last two weeks. Vice Chairperson OPC Shaheen Khalid Butt while giving details revealed th
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
The plight of Rohingya Muslims

The plight of Rohingya Muslims

The plight of the Rohingya Muslims deserves attention as nearly 400 have been killed as Myanmar army stepped up crackdown on the Muslim minority. As many as 38,000 Rohingya have crossed into Bangladesh from Myanmar. The treatment of Myanmar's roughly 1.1
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Towards a resource efficient and pollution-free Asia-Pacific

Towards a resource efficient and pollution-free Asia-Pacific

Senior government officials from across Asia and the Pacific are meeting in Bangkok for the first-ever Asia-Pacific Ministerial Summit on the Environment. The high-level meeting is co-convened by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

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

Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Myanmar's shameless behaviour

Myanmar's shameless behaviour

Reports of Myanmar's Rohingya Muslim community present a heartbreaking picture of suffering humanity. Since August 25, when the latest violence erupted, soldiers and Buddhist militants acting together have torched several Rohingya villages, killing about
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

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

Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Manifesto that won't get you votes - II

Manifesto that won't get you votes - II

For the record, no political party has contacted us with regard to our last week's column outlining a manifesto that offered clear choices. Clearly, they believe in the caption! But then there are the contrarians (presuming to be representatives of civil
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

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

Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
The BRICS alarm

The BRICS alarm

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger's famous remark that "America has no permanent friends or enemies, only interests" always deepens one's fascination with the art of successful diplomacy which stipulates, among other things, that convergence an
Published 07 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Economy: Can we do without US?
Exchange

Economy: Can we do without US?

The cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi was briefed on the state of the economy and the continued challenges to the balance of payment position with possible negative implications on the economy of ratcheting up the rhetoric wit
Updated 07 Sep, 2017 08:18am
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