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Print - 2017-12-06
Dollar steadies in Europe

Dollar steadies in Europe

The dollar steadied on Tuesday after posting its biggest daily rise in a week in the previous session as caution set in before the US tax bill becomes reality, with sterling bouncing off the day's lows. Against a basket of six major currencies, the dollar
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Dollar climbs to three-week peak against yen in New York
Currency

Dollar climbs to three-week peak against yen in New York

The dollar rose on Monday, hitting a three-week high versus the yen after the US Senate approved a major tax overhaul over the weekend that aims to cut taxes for businesses, while proposing a mixed package of changes for individual Americans. "Dollar bull
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Bangladesh's interbank forex rates

Bangladesh's interbank forex rates

Interbank buy/sell rates for the taka against the dollar on Tuesday. 82.40-82.40 (Previous 82.30-82.30).
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Asian forex: South Korean won, Malaysian ringgit lead gains
Currency

Asian forex: South Korean won, Malaysian ringgit lead gains

Asian currencies firmed on Tuesday as last week's ascent of the US dollar on the back of positive tax reform news stalled. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, fell about 0.04 percent to 93.147 at 0647 G
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Canadian dollar posts 6-week high
Currency

Canadian dollar posts 6-week high

The Canadian dollar strengthened to a six-week high against its US counterpart on Tuesday after data showed a rebound in the country's exports one day before an interest rate decision by the Bank of Canada. Canada's trade deficit narrowed to C$1.47 billio
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Sterling steadies
Currency

Sterling steadies

Sterling rebounded from a six-day low against the euro on Tuesday to trade flat on the day, with investors cautiously optimistic that a deal on opening up talks on post-Brexit trade would be reached by the end of the week. Britain said it was a confident
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Aussie, kiwi climb
Currency

Aussie, kiwi climb

The Australian dollar jumped to a three-week high on Tuesday following strong economic data and a rally in the price of iron ore, the country's top export earner. The Australian dollar climbed as high as $0.7651, a level not seen since November13.
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Minister stops Sri Lanka cricket team leaving for India

Minister stops Sri Lanka cricket team leaving for India

Sri Lankan Sports Minister Dayasiri Jayasekera stopped nine cricketers leaving for India on Tuesday to take part in a one-day series because he was unhappy with the team choice, sources said. The nine players were on their way to Colombo airport late Mond
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Chandimal axed for one-dayers despite Test hundred

Chandimal axed for one-dayers despite Test hundred

Sri Lanka on Tuesday left out Test skipper Dinesh Chandimal from the one-day squad to face India on the day he completed a crucial century to help his side save face in the third Test. All-rounder Asela Gunaratne and opening batsman Danushka Gunathilaka r
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
India scent Test victory as pollution makes bowlers vomit

India scent Test victory as pollution makes bowlers vomit

Sri Lanka coach Nic Pothas praised his team's perseverance Tuesday against a formidable India despite severe pollution which made players from both sides vomit during the third Test in smogbound New Delhi. Fast bowlers Suranga Lakmal and Mohammed Shami th
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan's squad for U-19 Cricket World Cup announced

Pakistan's squad for U-19 Cricket World Cup announced

The Junior Selection Committee headed by former test cricketer Basit Ali has selected 15-member Pakistan U-19 team for ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup 2018 to be played in New Zealand from January 13, 2018. Before the mega event, the Pakistan U-19 team will fe
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
KP Youth U-19 T20 Cricket Tournament begins

KP Youth U-19 T20 Cricket Tournament begins

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Youth Under-19 Twenty20 Cricket Tournament got under way here at Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium on Tuesday under the aegis of Malik Cricket Academy. DG Sports KP Junaid Khan was the chief guest on this occasion who formally inaugurated the
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Russia faces Winter Games ban at IOC summit

Russia faces Winter Games ban at IOC summit

The International Olympic Committee was set to decide on Tuesday whether to ban Russia from the Winter Games over evidence of state-orchestrated doping, in one of the most important decisions in the Olympic movement's history. Just 65 days ahead of the Ga
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Three matches decided in December Polo Cup

Three matches decided in December Polo Cup

Honda Chenab, Black Horse Paints/Artema Medical and United Snacks Tuesday carved out contrastive victories on the opening day of the December Polo Cup 2017 here at the Lahore Polo Club (LPC) ground. The first match of the day saw Honda Chenab registering
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Blundell retains spot for next Test

Blundell retains spot for next Test

Big-scoring New Zealand wicketkeeper Tom Blundell has retained his spot for the second Test against the West Indies starting on Saturday, with BJ Watling still sidelined by injury. Blundell scored an unbeaten 107 in his maiden Test innings to set New Zeal
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Players to be paid after T20 Global League postponement

Players to be paid after T20 Global League postponement

Players contracted to the aborted T20 Global League will be compensated, Cricket South Africa announced on Tuesday, following negotiations with the South African Cricketers' Association. Although figures were not revealed in a statement issued by CSA, it
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
De Villiers, Steyn set for Test return

De Villiers, Steyn set for Test return

AB de Villiers and Dale Steyn will both have a dress rehearsal for an expected return to Test cricket when they play for a South African Invitation XI against Zimbabwe later this month. The teams will meet in a day-night match in Paarl from December 20 to
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
DC Peshawar Sarkar take Peshawar Football League trophy

DC Peshawar Sarkar take Peshawar Football League trophy

DC Peshawar Sarkar clinched the trophy after defeating City Eagles 3-0 in the final of the Peshawar Football League-2017 played here at Qayyum Sports Complex on Tuesday. Additional Commissioner Peshawar Saira Khan was the chief guest on this occasion and
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
England roar back in Ashes thriller

England roar back in Ashes thriller

Skipper Joe Root led a spirited English fightback to frustrate Australia and raise hopes of a miracle victory in the gripping second Ashes Test in Adelaide on Tuesday. After three days of Australian dominance, Root took up the challenge of a record run ch
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Yemen Huthis rally after killing ex-strongman

Yemen Huthis rally after killing ex-strongman

Thousands of Huthi supporters rallied in Sanaa on Tuesday as the rebels cemented their grip on the Yemeni capital after killing their former ally ex-president Ali Abdullah Saleh. Following Saleh's death at the hands of Huthi fighters on Monday, fears had
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
One dead as firefighters battle California blaze

One dead as firefighters battle California blaze

Firefighters were battling a wind-whipped brush fire in southern California on Tuesday that has left at least one person dead and destroyed more than 150 homes and businesses. The Ventura County Fire Department said over 27,000 people had been told to eva
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Russia declares nine US media outlets 'foreign agents'

Russia declares nine US media outlets 'foreign agents'

Russia's justice ministry on Tuesday named nine US media outlets including Voice of America "foreign agents" after President Vladimir Putin signed a law allowing international media to be slapped with the controversial label. The ministry said that US-fun
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
London's iconic black cabs go electric

London's iconic black cabs go electric

London's first electric-powered black cabs hit the streets on Tuesday, the British capital's iconic taxis getting a facelift for the modern age that should help cut pollution in the city. The new-look cabs will meet the strict new emissions regulations re
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
UAE and Saudi Arabia form new alliance

UAE and Saudi Arabia form new alliance

The United Arab Emirates said Tuesday it was forming a new military and economic committee with Saudi Arabia separate from the Gulf Cooperation Council. The move comes with Kuwait hosting a two-day summit of the GCC, which is riven by divisions after Saud
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Trump names career diplomat to head Cuban embassy

Trump names career diplomat to head Cuban embassy

The Trump administration has named career diplomat Philip Goldberg to head the all-but-abandoned US embassy in Havana, according to three sources familiar with the matter, at a time of heightened tensions between the United States and Cuba. Goldberg has l
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Trump removes protection for swaths of Utah parks

Trump removes protection for swaths of Utah parks

US President Donald Trump slashed the size of two Utah conservation areas Monday, the first such large-scale reversal in more than 100 years. Trump traveled to Salt Lake City to announce that he was cutting 85 percent of the vast Bears Ears National Monum
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
US military police failed to give feds vital conviction information

US military police failed to give feds vital conviction information

US military police often failed to provide fingerprints and other information to federal officials after personnel were convicted by courts-martial, a Pentagon watchdog said Tuesday, meaning disgraced ex-troops could have illegally bought guns. The issue
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Car bomb blast kills eight in Syria's Homs

Car bomb blast kills eight in Syria's Homs

An explosives-laden bus blew up Tuesday in a predominantly pro-government neighbourhood of the central Syrian city of Homs that has been repeatedly targeted, killing eight people, state television said.
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
US names Jamaican as key IS recruiter

US names Jamaican as key IS recruiter

The US Treasury Tuesday placed a Jamaica-based Islamic cleric on its terror blacklist, calling him a key recruiter for the Islamic State group and a propagandist who inspired numerous notorious jihadist attacks. The Treasury placed Abdullah Ibrahim al-Fai
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Saudi Arabia, allies snub Qatar at crisis-hit Gulf summit

Saudi Arabia, allies snub Qatar at crisis-hit Gulf summit

Regional powerhouse Saudi Arabia snubbed its former ally Qatar at an annual summit of Gulf monarchies Tuesday as Kuwait vowed to continue mediation efforts in a bitter dispute with Doha. Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani attended the Gulf Coope
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Crimea exported 600,000 tonnes of grain to India, Saudi Arabia, Syria

Crimea exported 600,000 tonnes of grain to India, Saudi Arabia, Syria

Crimea has exported 600,000 tonnes of grain to India, Saudi Arabia and Syria after a large crop this year, regional agriculture minister Andrey Ryumshin said on Tuesday, TASS news agency reported. Russia, a major global wheat exporter, annexed Crimea from
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Chinese base metals slip
Exchange

Chinese base metals slip

Base metals slipped into negative territory on Tuesday despite positive Chinese services data, as investors locked in profits on recent gains in nickel and copper. The most-traded nickel contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange closed down 1 percent at 9
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Copper at two-month low, inventory rise

Copper at two-month low, inventory rise

Copper had its biggest drop for two years on Tuesday with the price hitting its lowest level in two months as inventories rose and the dollar firmed on expectations of U.S tax reform. Benchmark copper closed 4.2 percent lower at $6,542 per tonne, after to
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Oil rises in anticipation of another US crude drawdown

Oil rises in anticipation of another US crude drawdown

Oil edged higher on Tuesday, supported by strong demand, expectations of a drop in US crude inventories and an OPEC-led deal to extend oil output cuts. Brent crude settled up 41 cents, or 0.7 percent, at $62.86 a barrel while US West Texas Intermediate cr
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Rubber steadies
Exchange

Rubber steadies

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures steadied on Tuesday, after earlier hitting their highest in more than two months, as investors took profits and as a drop in Shanghai futures and weaker oil prices weighed. The Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) rubber contrac
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Palm oil falls to over fourth-month low
Vegetable Oil

Palm oil falls to over fourth-month low

Malaysian palm oil futures reached their lowest level in more than four months on Tuesday as the ringgit strengthened, making the tropical oil more expensive for holders of foreign currencies. The ringgit, palm's currency of trade, hit fresh 14-month high
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
New York cocoa sinks to multi-month lows
Exchange

New York cocoa sinks to multi-month lows

Cocoa futures on ICE sharply extended losses to multi-month lows on Tuesday, weakened by generally favorable crop conditions in West Africa that heightened the prospect of a second consecutive global surplus in 2017-18. March New York cocoa settled down $
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Gold down in New York

Gold down in New York

Gold prices fell on Monday toward the four-week lows hit last week as the US dollar strengthened after the US Senate approved a major tax overhaul and the market looked ahead to a meeting of the Federal Reserve later this month. Spot gold was down 0.5 per
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Gold down in Asia

Gold down in Asia

Gold prices held within a tight range in Asian trade on Tuesday, amid a steady dollar as investors awaited the next steps over US tax reform legislation. Spot gold edged 0.1 percent lower to $1,275.06 an ounce, as of 0814 GMT, holding between $1.277.01 an
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Gold slips in Europe
Currency

Gold slips in Europe

Gold slipped back below $1,275 an ounce on Tuesday as the dollar rose against the euro, but the metal held within this quarter's narrow price range ahead of fresh signals on US tax reform. The dollar received a boost on Monday after the US Senate approved
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soyabeans climb

US MIDDAY: soyabeans climb

US soyabean futures climbed more than 1 percent on Tuesday, scrambling back above $10 a bushel on worries about poor weather threatening yield prospects in Argentina. Corn futures were steady to fractionally lower while wheat futures sagged on sluggish ex
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold at two-month low
Currency

US MIDDAY: gold at two-month low

Gold dropped 1 percent to a two-month low on Tuesday as the dollar rose against a basket of currencies and US stocks rebounded as investors assessed details of the US tax overhaul legislation. The US dollar gained for a second consecutive session and US t
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
SECP unveils requirements for corporate insurance agents
Exchange

SECP unveils requirements for corporate insurance agents

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued general requirements to be applicable on all corporate insurance agents, which have entered into agency agreement with the insurers. According to SRO 1236(I)/2017 issued by the SECP here
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
ANF destroyed 136 tons of drugs worth Rs 4 billion in 2017

ANF destroyed 136 tons of drugs worth Rs 4 billion in 2017

The Anti-Narcotics Force burnt a total of 135.064 Metric Tons of drugs valuing Rs 3951 Million at Lahore, Peshawar and Karachi during its continuous "Anti-Drug Drives" in major cities, with special focus on educational institutions this year. This was sta
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Rice exporters urge Punjab governor to mediate between ministry, REAP

Rice exporters urge Punjab governor to mediate between ministry, REAP

The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has called upon the Punjab Governor Rafique Rajwana to play a mediator's role between the provincial agriculture ministry and the REAP for implementation of phytosanitary standards at farm level and develo
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
PTI terms release of Najfi's report a landmark decision

PTI terms release of Najfi's report a landmark decision

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday welcomed the release of Justice Ali Baqar Najfi's inquiry report on Model Town incident and commended the courts for ordering the government to make it public. Giving his reaction to the report, PTI Central Pu
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
LESCO gears up for safety measures campaign

LESCO gears up for safety measures campaign

The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has geared up its campaign for adopting safety measures and a seminar was organized in this regard. Large number of field staff attended the seminar on Tuesday. It may be noted that the LESCO is in the process of
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
One-window clinic starts working

One-window clinic starts working

One window TB Clinics are being established at the Tehsil Headquarters Hospitals for the better and focused medical treatment of TB patients. In this connection, the first one window TB Clinic has started its work at Govt. General Hospital Samnabad which
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
PPP demands registration of FIR on Model Town incident

PPP demands registration of FIR on Model Town incident

The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) spokesman has demanded the registration of first information report (FIR) of the Model Town incident in accordance with the Commission Report. He said the government should comply with the court order of making the report
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Punjab PSMA demands additional export rebate of Rs 9.30 per kg

Punjab PSMA demands additional export rebate of Rs 9.30 per kg

Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA), Punjab Zone, has urged Punjab Government to allow Rs 9.30 per kg export rebate, in addition to rebate announced by the Federal government, as has been announced by Sindh Government for sugar mills of Sindh Provinc
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Rescue 1122 to establish CERTs in all UCs

Rescue 1122 to establish CERTs in all UCs

The International Volunteer Day-2017 was celebrated here on Tuesday with a resolve to continue efforts aimed at saving lives and changing minds through pragmatic involvement of the Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) at union council level through
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
SAARC Chamber to hold 'Business Leaders' Enclave' in Nepal

SAARC Chamber to hold 'Business Leaders' Enclave' in Nepal

The SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry President, Suraj Vaidya, on Tuesday announced to organize a high-level "three-day 6th mega edition of SAARC Business Leaders Conclave (SBLC) on March 16 at Kathmandu, Nepal. Suraj Vaidya disclosed this at a meeti
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
'Interiors Pakistan' exhibition to be held on December 15

'Interiors Pakistan' exhibition to be held on December 15

A three-day "Interiors Pakistan" mega exhibition being organized by the Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) will be held on December 15, 2017, here at the Expo Centre. Punjab Governor Malik Muhammad Rafique will inaugurate the event, while, the Federal Comme
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
PCJCCI president, LHC CJ discuss ADR issue

PCJCCI president, LHC CJ discuss ADR issue

President Pak-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry, S.M. Naveed met with Chief Justice Lahore High Court, Syed Mansoor Ali Shah for further elaborating the concept of Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) that was earlier shared by Chief Justice Laho
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Telenor, PLDDB launch IVR service for women farmers

Telenor, PLDDB launch IVR service for women farmers

Aimed at empowering Pakistan's female farmers and extending them the benefits of its flagship mobile agriculture service 'KhushaalZamindar', Telenor Pakistan in partnership with Punjab Livestock and Dairy Development Board (PLDDB) on Tuesday launched a de
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Upward revision in MYT: Governments put their weight behind K-Electric

Upward revision in MYT: Governments put their weight behind K-Electric

The federal and Sindh governments on Tuesday joined hands with Karachi Electric (KE) for an upward revision in Multi-Year Tariff (MYT) for seven years to be effective from July 2016 to June 2023, aimed at making the company financially viable by lowering
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
PDA delegation calls on Abbasi

PDA delegation calls on Abbasi

A delegation of Pakistan Dairy Association (PDA) called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Tuesday at Prime Minister's office, Islamabad. Sikandar Hayat Bosan, Minister for National Food Security was also present during the meeting.
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
660 megawatt Thar coal-fired power plant to be operational in June 2019

660 megawatt Thar coal-fired power plant to be operational in June 2019

At an estimated cost of $1.1 billion, the 660 megawatt indigenous coal-fired power plant at Tharparkar Block-II is likely to commence its commercial operations in June 2019, three months before the deadline. Also, the lignite coal excavation work on Sindh
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Banks, ECs to deposit penalties, gains into RTGS accounts: SBP
Exchange

Banks, ECs to deposit penalties, gains into RTGS accounts: SBP

In order to streamline the payment procedure, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has asked all banks and Exchange Companies to pay penalties, exchange gains, license and other fees through electronic payment mechanism in Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) cl
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Mardan ANP office-bearers resign in protest

Mardan ANP office-bearers resign in protest

Dozen of office bearers of Awami National Party ((ANP) of union council Babani from district Mardan on Tuesday resigned in protest against the decision of parliamentary board of awarding ticket of national assembly NA-11-Mardan 3 to Gul Nawaz Khan.
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Political parties' unity inevitable for timely elections, says Fazl

Political parties' unity inevitable for timely elections, says Fazl

JUI-F chief, Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said that unity among political parties for timely general elections is inevitable. Talking to media after a meeting of the party at District Council Tank, he said that none of the religio-political party has decline
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Mattis recognises Pakistan's sacrifices: Pentagon

Mattis recognises Pakistan's sacrifices: Pentagon

A Pentagon spokesperson on Monday said that the US Secretary of Defense James Mattis, who was in Islamabad on a day-long visit, has acknowledged Pakistan's sacrifices in war against terrorism. The spokesperson said that Mattis discussed Pakistan's role in
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Chitrali woolen clothes sold like hot cakes

Chitrali woolen clothes sold like hot cakes

The sale of hand-made traditional cultural dresses, caps, waistcoats and Chugha (long coat) reaches its peak in chilly winter season in Peshawar Chitrali bazaar and other parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. These warm cultural dresses are made from sheep wool. T
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
'Oil spills catastrophic for marine environment'

'Oil spills catastrophic for marine environment'

Marine pollution like major oil spills is catastrophic for marine environment including ports, harbours and EEZ thus requiring collective response by all stake holders. After the catastrophic incident of MV Tasman Spirit in Karachi in 2003, a need was str
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Ihsan Trust receives 'Global Islamic Economy Award 2017'

Ihsan Trust receives 'Global Islamic Economy Award 2017'

Ihsan Trust, a Pakistani organization established under the rules of Waqf has received the "Global Islamic Economy Award 2017" in the category of "Waqf and Endowment" in a ceremony held in Dubai in recognition of its efforts for providing 'Interest-free L
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
PSX approves schedule of CSIL rights issue
Exchange

PSX approves schedule of CSIL rights issue

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has approved the schedule of issue of rights shares of Crescent Star Insurance Limited. The trading in the unpaid rights of the company will start on this exchange with effect from December 12, 2017. According to a PSX notice
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
US diplomats visit SU's Sindhology Institute

US diplomats visit SU's Sindhology Institute

US Consul General Grace Shelton and Vice Consul Kimberly Everett, US Consulate General, Karachi visited the Institute of Sindhology at University of Sindh, Jamshoro the other day. The US diplomats, accompanied by VC SU Professor Dr Fateh Muhammad Burfat,
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Sindh Government warned to complete Lyari Expressway by December 21

Sindh Government warned to complete Lyari Expressway by December 21

The Sindh High Court has directed the provincial government to complete work on Lyari Expressway project until December 21. While hearing a case on the compensatory funds for families shifted due to work on the mega project, the court remarked that in cas
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
13th Karachi International Book Fair begins tomorrow

13th Karachi International Book Fair begins tomorrow

Seeking globally known publishers' participation, Karachi International Book Fair (KIBF) will begin from December 7 to boost education sector and to promote book-reading culture. The annual book fair, which runs into its 13th consecutive year, is likely t
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Obituary

Obituary

Reverend J B Todd, OFM, a revered teacher, Vice Principal and Principal of St Patrick's High School, Karachi, St Francis Grammar School, Quetta, St Mary's High School, Sukkur and St Bonaventure's High School, Hyderabad expired on December 4, 2017. He was
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Activist of peace group reported missing for days

Activist of peace group reported missing for days

A peace activist has been reported missing over the weekend from Lahore, police and one of his friends said on Tuesday. Raza Mehmood Khan, 40, a member of Aghaz-i-Dosti (Start of Friendship), a group that works on peace building between Pakistan and India
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Industrial areas: Karachi Police give priority to law & order: DIGP

Industrial areas: Karachi Police give priority to law & order: DIGP

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police South Division Karachi Azad Khan has said that the department is giving top priority to control law and order in industrial and commercial areas of the city as it provides livelihood not only to the city but also t
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
PTCL wins 'EFP Award on Best HRM Practices 2017'

PTCL wins 'EFP Award on Best HRM Practices 2017'

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) is a proud winner of the 'EFP Award on Best HRM Practices 2017' in recognition of its Best Human Resource Management practices. Syed Mazhar Hussain, Chief Human Resource Officer, PTCL, received the award o
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
100 primary schools selected for CPD of teachers

100 primary schools selected for CPD of teachers

More than 100 primary schools have been initially selected for Continuous Professional Development (CPD) of teachers in district Peshawar and Swat. So far total of 800 primary school teachers have been trained. CPD is implemented by Provincial Institute o
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Pesco's crackdown on power pilferers continues

Pesco's crackdown on power pilferers continues

On the directives of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Pesco Engineer Shabir Ahmad drive against illegal use of electricity is continued throughout Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In this connection Pesco Surveillance Wapda House Teams under the supervision of Director T
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Gas schemes: Senate panel taking up prime minister's discretionary funds

Gas schemes: Senate panel taking up prime minister's discretionary funds

The Senate Sub-Committee on Energy is scheduled to meet Friday to discuss utilization of Prime Minister's discretionary funds for gas schemes. Convener Senate Sub-Committee on Energy Nisar Muhammad Khan will preside over the meeting. The committee has bee
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
FIA launches probe into ATM fraud scam

FIA launches probe into ATM fraud scam

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Lahore has launched probe into the latest ATM fraud scam after receiving information from a private bank about its affected customers. Sources told Business Recorder that the cybercrime circle of the FIA had w
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
PML-N government carrying forward mission of public welfare: Shahbaz

PML-N government carrying forward mission of public welfare: Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif Tuesday said the government is speedily moving forward the mission of public welfare and national resources are being utilized for the welfare of common man by treating them as a sacred trust. "National develo
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Tevta to award laptops to outshining students: chairman

Tevta to award laptops to outshining students: chairman

Chairman Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) Irfan Qaiser Sheikh has said that TEVTA will award laptops and other prizes to the 600 outshining students of more than 400 technical colleges located across the Punjab. While addressi
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
First influencer marketing conference on December 9

First influencer marketing conference on December 9

APR CONNECT, the digital division of leading PR agency, Asiatic Public Relations Network, is set to hold digi connect, Pakistan's first ever influencer marketing conference on Saturday Coca-Cola as the title sponsor and CEJ-IBA (Centre for Excellence in J
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
LHC orders government to make Model Town report public in 30 days

LHC orders government to make Model Town report public in 30 days

A Lahore High Court full bench on Tuesday directed the government to provide forthwith the Model Town to heirs of the people killed or injured in the 2014 incident besides making it public within 30 days. The Punjab government implemented the orders withi
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
'Non-Muslim' proper word for religious minority member: SC

'Non-Muslim' proper word for religious minority member: SC

Supreme Court Tuesday observed that 'non-Muslim' is proper word to describe a member of any religious minority of the country in adherence to the Constitution of Pakistan. The then Chief Justice of Pakistan Tassaduq Hussain Jillani had taken a suo motu no
Published 06 Dec, 2017 12:00am
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