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Print - 2017-09-19
Foreign funding case: PTI submits financial details to ECP

Foreign funding case: PTI submits financial details to ECP

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) submitted financial details of funds received from abroad as well as party's accounts of past seven years with Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday. The ECP held hearing of the foreign funding case filed against P
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
PC rationalises scope, cost of KCR project
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PC rationalises scope, cost of KCR project

The Planning Commission has rationalized the scope and cost of Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) project and reduced it from $2.583 billion to $1.971 billion, it is learnt. Official documents available with Business Recorder reveal that a draft summar
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
PC rationalises scope, cost of KCR project
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PC rationalises scope, cost of KCR project

The Planning Commission has rationalized the scope and cost of Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) project and reduced it from $2.583 billion to $1.971 billion, it is learnt. Official documents available with Business Recorder reveal that a draft summar
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (September 18, 2017).

Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
PC rationalises scope, cost of KCR project
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PC rationalises scope, cost of KCR project

The Planning Commission has rationalized the scope and cost of Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) project and reduced it from $2.583 billion to $1.971 billion, it is learnt. Official documents available with Business Recorder reveal that a draft summar
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Non-filers can't become Shariah advisors: SECP
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Non-filers can't become Shariah advisors: SECP

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has decided to bar any individual from becoming Shariah advisor or a director or a partner of a Shariah advisor, who is a non-filer of income tax return with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Non-filers can't become Shariah advisors: SECP
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Non-filers can't become Shariah advisors: SECP

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has decided to bar any individual from becoming Shariah advisor or a director or a partner of a Shariah advisor, who is a non-filer of income tax return with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (September 18, 2017).

Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Non-filers can''t become Shariah advisors: SECP
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Non-filers can''t become Shariah advisors: SECP

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has decided to bar any individual from becoming Shariah advisor or a director or a partner of a Shariah advisor, who is a non-filer of income tax return with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (September 18, 2017).

Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Northtrop Grumman to buy space firm Orbital for $9.2 billion

Northtrop Grumman to buy space firm Orbital for $9.2 billion

US defense group Northrop Grumman will buy out the rocket and missile maker Orbital ATK in a deal worth $9.2 billion, the firms said on Monday. The announcement comes around two weeks after industrial conglomerate United Technologies acquired aerospace su
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (September 18, 2017) and the forecast for Tuesday (September 19, 2017).

Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Northtrop Grumman to buy space firm Orbital for $9.2 billion

Northtrop Grumman to buy space firm Orbital for $9.2 billion

US defense group Northrop Grumman will buy out the rocket and missile maker Orbital ATK in a deal worth $9.2 billion, the firms said on Monday. The announcement comes around two weeks after industrial conglomerate United Technologies acquired aerospace su
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Northtrop Grumman to buy space firm Orbital for $9.2 billion

Northtrop Grumman to buy space firm Orbital for $9.2 billion

US defense group Northrop Grumman will buy out the rocket and missile maker Orbital ATK in a deal worth $9.2 billion, the firms said on Monday. The announcement comes around two weeks after industrial conglomerate United Technologies acquired aerospace su
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
113 corporate entities: huge number of non-filers detected

113 corporate entities: huge number of non-filers detected

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has detected a huge number of non-filers of income tax returns for Tax Year 2016 in 113 corporate entities based in Islamabad and Karachi; it was learnt. According to sources, a huge number of non-filers for Tax Year 201
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
113 corporate entities: huge number of non-filers detected

113 corporate entities: huge number of non-filers detected

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has detected a huge number of non-filers of income tax returns for Tax Year 2016 in 113 corporate entities based in Islamabad and Karachi; it was learnt. According to sources, a huge number of non-filers for Tax Year 201
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
113 corporate entities: huge number of non-filers detected

113 corporate entities: huge number of non-filers detected

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has detected a huge number of non-filers of income tax returns for Tax Year 2016 in 113 corporate entities based in Islamabad and Karachi; it was learnt. According to sources, a huge number of non-filers for Tax Year 201
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Muhmand Dam project gets Irsa NOC

Muhmand Dam project gets Irsa NOC

Indus River System Authority (Irsa) on Monday issued No Objection Certificate (NOC) for 800MW Muhmand Dam (former the Munda Dam) to be built on Swat river, with an investment of $ 3 billion. According to Irsa spokesperson Rana Khalid, the dam's storage ca
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Muhmand Dam project gets Irsa NOC

Muhmand Dam project gets Irsa NOC

Indus River System Authority (Irsa) on Monday issued No Objection Certificate (NOC) for 800MW Muhmand Dam (former the Munda Dam) to be built on Swat river, with an investment of $ 3 billion. According to Irsa spokesperson Rana Khalid, the dam's storage ca
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Muhmand Dam project gets Irsa NOC

Muhmand Dam project gets Irsa NOC

Indus River System Authority (Irsa) on Monday issued No Objection Certificate (NOC) for 800MW Muhmand Dam (former the Munda Dam) to be built on Swat river, with an investment of $ 3 billion. According to Irsa spokesperson Rana Khalid, the dam''s storage c
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Surge in home remittances
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Surge in home remittances

It is indeed a welcome change that the level of home remittances, after showing a dip in the preceding year, has increased sharply during the first two months of FY18. According to the latest data released by the State Bank, inflows of remittances sent by
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Review petitions' dismissal

Review petitions' dismissal

Not entirely unexpectedly, the five-member larger bench of the Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed the review petitions moved by the Sharifs against the July 28, 2017 judgement that disqualified Nawaz Sharif as prime minister. Justice Asif Saeed Khosa, who h
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Provincial finances and spending

Provincial finances and spending

The role and importance of provincial governments has been enhanced by a larger vertical transfer of revenues from the federal government under the 7th NFC Award and by allocation of more functions with the abolition of the Concurrent List in the 18th Ame
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Have the people spoken?
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Have the people spoken?

Not unexpectedly, the PML-N has won the NA-120 Lahore by-election. Kulsoom Nawaz has been elected to parliament but unfortunately is under treatment in London. After she recovers, it remains to be seen whether her health will allow active participation in
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Saudi prince shores up power

Saudi prince shores up power

With a crackdown on dissenters and a charm offensive to woo the kingdom's swelling youth population, Saudi Arabia's king-in-waiting Mohammed bin Salman is cementing his grip on power, analysts say. The 32-year-old crown prince, often known as MBS, is set
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
The case of retired PIA employees

The case of retired PIA employees

I would like to draw your attention towards the plight of retired Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) employees. The retired employees of PIA have been made to face an injustice for a long time as there is only single increase in their pensions during 2
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Extremist organizations: Ahsan concerned over students' involvement

Extremist organizations: Ahsan concerned over students' involvement

Interior Minister Professor Ahsan Iqbal Monday presided over a meeting at Higher Education Commission (HEC) on the implementation of National Action Plan. Seventy vice chancellors of national universities participated in the meeting through live video con
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
New era of development to start with CPEC's completion: governor

New era of development to start with CPEC's completion: governor

Sindh Governor Muhammed Zubair has said that the new era of development will usher in the country with the completion of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). He said that the country is on the path of development and CPEC is playing an essential role
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Kabul attack: PM's office rebuts remarks

Kabul attack: PM's office rebuts remarks

A spokesman of the Prime Minister has out rightly rejected remarks, appearing in a section of print media, attributed to the Prime Minister regarding possible involvement of anyone from Pakistan in recent attack in Kabul. The remarks are simply baseless a
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
MCB gets 'Best Corporate Report' Award

MCB gets 'Best Corporate Report' Award

MCB Bank, one of Pakistan's largest & most innovative banks, has been honoured with the prestigious "Best Corporate Report." The Award in the banking sector by ICAP & ICMAP in a ceremony held recently in Karachi. This marks the seventh time that MCB Bank
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Opposition senators raise questions about authenticity of census

Opposition senators raise questions about authenticity of census

The opposition lawmakers in the Senate on Monday rejected the provisional census result terming it as flawed and raised questions over authenticity of the exercise which, according to them, showed population of Lahore considerably higher than that of Kara
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Tehmina meets US Undersecretary of State

Tehmina meets US Undersecretary of State

Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua met US Undersecretary of State Tom Shannon earlier today in New York. Janjua arrived in New York last night to attend the 72nd UNGA session. Discussions between Foreign Secretary Janjua and Undersecretary Shannon were held
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Daring female cyclist calls on ISPR DG

Daring female cyclist calls on ISPR DG

Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Major General Asif Ghafoor on Monday congratulated and appreciated Samar Khan for being the world's first lady cyclist to bicycle on 4500 meters high Biafo Glacier. Outside the Polar Regions, the Bi
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan LNG Limited launches tender to buy four cargoes

Pakistan LNG Limited launches tender to buy four cargoes

State-run Pakistan LNG Ltd on Monday launched a tender seeking four liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes for January delivery, according to documents posted on the company's website. The delivery dates are January 11-12, 16-17, 21-22 and 26-27, according t
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Air quality framework: centre, provinces should work together: Marriyum

Air quality framework: centre, provinces should work together: Marriyum

Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Monday that the federal and provincial governments should work together for evolving the air quality framework as well as to ensure pollution-free environment
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
New TMA chairman elected

New TMA chairman elected

Towel Manufacturers Association of Pakistan (TMA) has elected its office bearers for the next term 2018 with Khalid Iqbal as chairman. According to the TMA, the annual election 2017-2018 was held at the association's office on Saturday, September 16, 2017
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
NH&MP organizes traffic awareness session for students

NH&MP organizes traffic awareness session for students

The National Highways and Motorway Police (NH&MP), Central Zone, on Monday organised a one-day traffic awareness session for the youngsters of a private educational institute in order to sensitize them about the importance of abiding road safety rules whi
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Senate panel voices concern over cess collection in Fata

Senate panel voices concern over cess collection in Fata

A parliamentary panel Monday expressed serious concern over the continued collection of cess and other local taxes such as 'Rahdari' toll in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata) and sought opinion from relevant ministries and departments about t
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Despite by-election loss, PTI claims momentum for 2018

Despite by-election loss, PTI claims momentum for 2018

Opposition leader Imran Khan's party said on Monday it had built momentum in a by-election for ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's parliamentary seat, despite finishing second, but the biggest inroads were made by two new Islamist groupings. Sharif's wif
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
LHC seeks inquiry report of MDCAT test paper leak

LHC seeks inquiry report of MDCAT test paper leak

The Lahore High Court on Monday sought report of an inquiry into alleged leaking of Medical & Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) paper for 2017 admissions by September 25. The counsel of the University of Health Sciences (UHS) stated before the court t
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
CPNE announces 'Editors-Government Liaison Committee'

CPNE announces 'Editors-Government Liaison Committee'

Zia Shahid, President CPNE has announced Editors Government Liaison Committee for the tenure of 2017-18. Arif Nizami (daily Pakistan Today) has been appointed as Chairman and Kazam Khan (Daily Times) as Deputy Chairman of the committee. A statement issued
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Landlord held in Tania Khaskheli murder case

Landlord held in Tania Khaskheli murder case

Police have arrested the main accused in the Tania Khaskheli murder case on Monday. Sources said the primary accused, Khan Nohani, was arrested after a raid in Dureji area of Balochistan. He was reportedly hiding in the house of a relative of the local MN
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Judiciary should appoint NAB chief: Jamaat chief

Judiciary should appoint NAB chief: Jamaat chief

Jamaat-e-Islami chief and Senator, Sirajul Haq, proposed on Monday that the judiciary should appoint the head of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to ensure fair trials. "Chief Justice of Pakistan and Chief Justices of all high courts should be given p
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Commissioner concerned over gridlock in city

Commissioner concerned over gridlock in city

Serious measures are required to address the frequent gridlock in the provincial metropolis, said Commissioner Karachi Ejaz Ahmed Khan. Presiding over a meeting at his office, the Commissioner expressed deep concern over the present state of traffic in th
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Temperature, humidity may remain high

Temperature, humidity may remain high

Temperature is likely to surge to 39 degrees Celsius during the next two days, as the Met Office on Monday forecast heat waves for the metropolis. Humidity level is also expected to range up to 80 percent, as the Met said that Karachi is set to witness a
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Murad orders reopening of Aisha Bawani College

Murad orders reopening of Aisha Bawani College

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah Monday ordered authorities concerned to reopen the closed Aisha Bawani College, located on the roadside of Shahra-e-Faisal. According to a Sindh Chief Minister's spokesperson, Chief Minister Murad directed to get i
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
MPA Achakzai indicted for running over traffic cop

MPA Achakzai indicted for running over traffic cop

A session court on Monday indicted Balochistan MPA Abdul Majeed Achakzai pertaining to the case against the lawmaker for running his vehicle over a traffic policeman on duty. Pashtoonkhwa Milli Awami Party MPA Dr Abdul Majeed Khan Achakzai's vehicle was s
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
KE to continue its drive against 'Kunda Mafia'

KE to continue its drive against 'Kunda Mafia'

K-Electric has reiterated its continued commitment to eradicate power theft against all odds and strongly condemns the attack against its teams in Nazimabad block 1 during a hook (kunda) removal exercise. As per the press statement, during removal, KE tea
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Marvi Memon briefs CM of Balochistan on BISP expansion there

Marvi Memon briefs CM of Balochistan on BISP expansion there

Minister of State and Chairperson BISP Marvi Memon called on Chief Minister Balochistan Nawab Sanaullah Khan Zehri to discuss the expansion of programme's organizational coverage in Balochistan. She held the meeting on the directions of Prime Minister Sha
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Thai traders to explore seafood opportunities

Thai traders to explore seafood opportunities

In order to explore opportunities, a Thai trade delegation comprising of Seafood importers has arrived here on a 4-day Pakistan visit. Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) has organized the visit of this 17-member foreign delegation that began o
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Meeting discusses ways and means for KCR revival

Meeting discusses ways and means for KCR revival

A meeting was held at the office of Chief Secretary Sindh to discuss the revival of Karachi Circular Railway (KCR). Secretary Transport Saeed Aawan briefed the meeting that survey and soil investigation is to be prioritized, in the SITE area over 7KM, bet
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
PBIF asks government to call APC to discuss US-Indian plots

PBIF asks government to call APC to discuss US-Indian plots

President of Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF) Mian Zahid Hussain has urged the Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to launch a diplomatic campaign and call an all-party conference to forge a consensus against nefarious designs of US and
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
MQM MPA Nadeem Razi joins PSP

MQM MPA Nadeem Razi joins PSP

Pak Sarzameeen Party (PSP) Chief Mustafa Kamal welcomed on Monday Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Nadeem Raze into the party. Razi is a member of the Sindh Assembly from Karachi's PS-121 constituency.
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Abbasi's talks with US vice president likely today
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Abbasi's talks with US vice president likely today

The United States has suggested Vice President Pence's meeting with Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi as part of their efforts "to re-engage with Pakistan." It will be first direct Pakistan-US interaction after the announcement of Afghan and South Asia
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Rawalpindi chamber elects president

Rawalpindi chamber elects president

Zahid Latif Khan elected unopposed as President of the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) for the year 2017-18. The 3-member RCCI Election Commission consisted of Tariq Javed Butt, Syed Rizwan Haider Mashadi and Naveed Javed announced the
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
KP government notifies creation of new district, tehsils

KP government notifies creation of new district, tehsils

The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Monday notified creation of one new district and three news tehsils in various divisions of the province. The KP government in exercise of the powers conferred under sections 5 and 6 of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Land Revenue
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Efforts being made to weaken PPP: Zardari

Efforts being made to weaken PPP: Zardari

Co-chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and former president Asif Zardari said on Monday that efforts were being made to weaken the PPP but the party is not afraid as it has always preached democracy. "The PPP is a federation party with its presence i
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Solar system: PA body for early completion of work

Solar system: PA body for early completion of work

Chairman, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Standing Committee on Drinking Water, Gul Sahib Khan Khattak has directed the early revival of the solar system of the tube-wells and its immediate completion of work wherever it is not installed. He issued these dire
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Afghan nationals among 37 suspects held

Afghan nationals among 37 suspects held

Afghan nationals among 37 suspects were arrested and arms recovered during search operations here on Monday. The police launched search operations against the outlaws in Agha Mir Jani, Matni and surrounding areas of the provincial capital Peshawar. The po
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
'Pakistan committed to beating terrorism'

'Pakistan committed to beating terrorism'

Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal said on Monday that Pakistan has defeated terrorism and would not allow anyone to use its soil against any other country and expects the same from others. Talking to the media after attending the inaugural ceremony of Asia Pe
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
FBR continues drive to attract big companies for boost in tax returns

FBR continues drive to attract big companies for boost in tax returns

A team of FBR's Facilitation and Taxpayers Education (FATE) Wing led by Member FATE, FBR, Nausheen Javaid Amjad and Chief FATE Tehmina Aamer visited the offices of Fauji Fertilizers Company Limited and held an extensive meeting with the Company's Chief Ex
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Haroon discusses tax reforms with UK minister

Haroon discusses tax reforms with UK minister

A UK delegation led by Minister of State for Trade and Investment Hon Greg Hands visited FBR House Monday and held a meeting with Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Revenue Senator Haroon Akhtar Khan. Chairman FBR Tariq Mahmood Pasha and Member (IR) P
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
International emergency team calls on ACS Punjab

International emergency team calls on ACS Punjab

An international emergency team comprising of the office-bearers and experts from Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA), UK, called on the Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Punjab Shamail Ahmad Khawaja here on Monday. The team was led by the Pakistani-Brit
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Gayle return 'huge boost' for West Indies: Holder

Gayle return 'huge boost' for West Indies: Holder

West Indies captain Jason Holder has backed the returning Chris Gayle to make a big impact in the one-day international series against England starting this week. Tuesday's fixture at Old Trafford, the first of a five-match ODI series, is set to be powerh
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
UN gives top prize to Chibok girls negotiator

UN gives top prize to Chibok girls negotiator

A Nigerian lawyer who helped secure the release of more than 100 schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram was on Monday awarded one of the United Nations' top prizes. The UNHCR said Zannah Mustapha was given the annual Nansen award for his "crucial mediating"
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Top official leaves Britain's Brexit ministry

Top official leaves Britain's Brexit ministry

The top official at Britain's Brexit ministry quit on Monday to start working directly for Prime Minister Theresa May, in what opposition parties branded as "chaos" at a sensitive time in the negotiations. Oliver Robbins, the permanent secretary at the De
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Egyptian court acquits Irish citizen after four years in jail

Egyptian court acquits Irish citizen after four years in jail

An Egyptian court on Monday acquitted Irish citizen Ibrahim Halawa after four years in jail on accusations he participated in clashes with police in August 2013, a judicial official said. Halawa, who has an Egyptian background, was arrested in Cairo after
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
US flies bombers over Korean peninsula for drill: Seoul
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US flies bombers over Korean peninsula for drill: Seoul

The US flew four F-35B stealth fighter jets and two B-1B bombers over the Korean peninsula on Monday in a show of force after North Korea's latest nuclear and missile tests, South Korea's defence ministry said. The flight was to "demonstrate the deterrenc
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Israel gets first joint US military base

Israel gets first joint US military base

Israel on Monday inaugurated with its US ally a joint missile defence base on Israeli soil, the first ever, a senior Israeli air force officer said. The new facility, at an undisclosed location in southern Israel, was announced as Israeli Prime Minister B
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Supreme court steps in to block Iraq Kurd independence vote
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Supreme court steps in to block Iraq Kurd independence vote

Iraq's supreme court Monday ordered the suspension of a September 25 referendum on the independence of Iraqi Kurdistan, as legal and political pressure mounted on the Kurds to call off the vote. With just a week left before polling, the court said it "has
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Corruption-plagued Brazil gets new chief prosecutor

Corruption-plagued Brazil gets new chief prosecutor

A new chief prosecutor took over Monday in Brazil to oversee an avalanche of corruption investigations, including against President Michel Temer, and promised that no one would be "above the law." Raquel Dodge replaced the hard hitting Rodrigo Janot who l
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Suicide bombers kill 15 in Nigeria

Suicide bombers kill 15 in Nigeria

At least 15 people were killed on Monday when suicide bombers attacked an aid distribution point in northeast Nigeria, in the latest suspected strike by Boko Haram insurgents against civilians. The blasts occurred in the Konduga area, about 40 kilometres
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Turkey again summons German envoy

Turkey again summons German envoy

Turkey on Monday summoned the German ambassador for the second time in just three days, Turkish diplomatic sources said, as an intensifying bilateral crisis showed no sign of ending. Germany ambassador Martin Erdmann had already been called in by the Turk
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
May pushes Britain-Canada free trade in Trudeau talks

May pushes Britain-Canada free trade in Trudeau talks

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday urged Canada to use its new free trade agreement with Europe as a basis for a pact with Britain after it leaves the European Union. May was welcomed on her first official visit to Canada's parliament by a milit
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Snapchat blocks Al Jazeera in Saudi Arabia as Qatar tensions simmer

Snapchat blocks Al Jazeera in Saudi Arabia as Qatar tensions simmer

Snapchat has blocked Qatari broadcaster Al Jazeera from its app in Saudi Arabia at the request of Saudi authorities, the image sharing service said Monday, as tensions simmer between the Gulf states. Saudi authorities have accused Al Jazeera of acting as
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Hurricane Maria bears down on battered Caribbean

Hurricane Maria bears down on battered Caribbean

Hurricane Maria strengthened rapidly on Monday as it blasted towards the eastern Caribbean, forcing exhausted islanders - still recovering from megastorm Irma - to brace for the worst again. The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said the "major hurricane
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Belgium shatter Aussie Davis Cup dream, face France in final

Belgium shatter Aussie Davis Cup dream, face France in final

Australia's hopes of reaching a first Davis Cup final in 14 years were shattered Sunday when Belgium fought back from an overnight deficit to win their semi-final 3-2 and set-up a title showdown with neighbours France. Steve Darcis, the 33-year-old world
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Kerber beat Osaka in Tokyo
Kerb

Kerber beat Osaka in Tokyo

Former world number one Angelique Kerber thrashed Japan's Naomi Osaka 6-3, 6-4 at the Pan Pacific Open women's tennis tournament on Monday to avenge a humiliating loss at the US Open. Frenchwoman Kristina Mladenovic suffered an epic Tokyo meltdown, meanwh
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Smith warns India have weapons other than spin

Smith warns India have weapons other than spin

Australia were undone by spin in the first one-day international but skipper Steve Smith has warned his side need to be ready for India's other bowling weapons. The tourists were frustrated by wrist spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav, who took fi
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Rooney hit by two-year ban after drink-drive guilty plea

Rooney hit by two-year ban after drink-drive guilty plea

Former England captain Wayne Rooney was Monday banned from driving for two years and ordered to perform 100 hours of unpaid community work after pleading guilty to drink-driving. The Everton striker apologised for an "unforgivable lack of judgement" follo
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Bairstow to open for England in first West Indies ODI

Bairstow to open for England in first West Indies ODI

Jonny Bairstow will open for England in the first one-day international against West Indies, captain Eoin Morgan announced Monday. Tuesday's match at Manchester's Old Trafford is England's first ODI since their Champions Trophy semi-final defeat by eventu
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Australian shares higher; New Zealand down

Australian shares higher; New Zealand down

Australian shares snapped three consecutive sessions of losses to finish higher on Monday, tracking Wall Street's all-time highs recorded on Friday. The S&P/ASX 200 index rose 0.5 percent, or 25.577 points to 5,720.6 at the close of trade. The benchmark f
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Ukraine raises $3 billion in first bond since 2014 revolution

Ukraine raises $3 billion in first bond since 2014 revolution

Ukraine has raised $3 billion in its first sovereign bond issue since the country's 2014 revolution, a source close to the deal said on Monday. The proceeds from the 15-year eurobond sale overshot the treasury's initial target of $2.5 billion, with the fu
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
Ukraine raises $3 billion in first bond since 2014 revolution

Ukraine raises $3 billion in first bond since 2014 revolution

Ukraine has raised $3 billion in its first sovereign bond issue since the country's 2014 revolution, a source close to the deal said on Monday. The proceeds from the 15-year eurobond sale overshot the treasury's initial target of $2.5 billion, with the fu
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
European shares flirt with six-week high as Portugal shines

European shares flirt with six-week high as Portugal shines

European shares ended Monday's session close to six-week highs, helped by buoyant global stock markets, stronger financials and a rally in Portugal after the euro zone member regained investment grade rating. With no new actions by North Korea over the we
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
BAE, financials pick Britain's FTSE up from four-month low

BAE, financials pick Britain's FTSE up from four-month low

The UK's top share index advanced on Monday, rebounding from the previous session's four-month low as shares in financials rose and higher oil prices boosted energy shares, while late comments from Bank of England governor Mark Carney helped cement gains.
Published 19 Sep, 2017 12:00am
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