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Print - 2017-12-09
US spy chief orders changes in 'unmasking' policy

US spy chief orders changes in 'unmasking' policy

The top US intelligence official has ordered tighter restrictions on how the names of Americans kept secret in intelligence reports can be revealed during presidential transitions, according to documents seen by Reuters. The move follows unsubstantiated c
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Cotton gains 2 percent, hits seven-month high
Cotton

Cotton gains 2 percent, hits seven-month high

ICE cotton futures climbed 2 percent on Thursday, touching a seven-month high, as investors rolled over their position to the March contract after expiry of December, with stronger cotton shipments pushing the prices up further. "December cotton expired y
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Shanghai copper up
Exchange

Shanghai copper up

Shanghai copper futures turned positive on Friday after data showed a jump in imports of the metal into China, the world's top consumer of the commodity. China's unwrought copper imports rose by more than 40 percent in November from the previous month, in
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Stronger China demand prospects fuel copper's rise
Currency

Stronger China demand prospects fuel copper's rise

Copper prices rose on Friday after data showing a jump in Chinese imports of the metal fuelled expectations of stronger demand from the top consumer, but gains were capped by a rising dollar. Benchmark copper on the London Metal Exchange ended up 0.1 perc
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Oil rises 1 percent on China demand, but weekly losses loom

Oil rises 1 percent on China demand, but weekly losses loom

Oil prices rose more than 1 percent on Friday, helped by rising Chinese crude demand and threats of a strike in Africa's largest oil exporter. But prices were still on track for weekly losses of up to 1.9 percent amid concerns that rising US production co
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Rubber down
Exchange

Rubber down

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures ended down 1.4 percent on Friday, paring early losses of as much as 3 percent, as Shanghai futures recovered from steep losses following upbeat Chinese trade data, brokers said. The Tokyo Commodity Exchange rubber contract f
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Raw sugar extends losses, cocoa rebounds
Currency

Raw sugar extends losses, cocoa rebounds

Raw sugar futures on ICE slumped to a six-week low on Friday, falling for the fourth straight session as traders focused on abundant global supplies and weakening chart signals, while cocoa prices rebounded above multi-month lows. March raw sugar settled
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Gold falls in New York

Gold falls in New York

Gold fell 1 percent on Thursday, hitting a four-month bottom below its recent trading range, as Wall Street stocks rose and the US dollar strengthened on optimism about passage of a US tax overhaul. Spot gold dropped 1 percent to $1,251.11 an ounce by 2 p
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Gold rises in Asia

Gold rises in Asia

Gold edged up in Asian trade on Friday as investors resorted to bargain hunting after the yellow metal dropped below its recent trading range to hit the lowest in more than four months overnight. Spot gold was up 0.2 percent at $1,249.04 an ounce, by 0652
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Gold steadies in Europe

Gold steadies in Europe

Gold prices steadied on Friday but were on track for their biggest weekly fall since May after progress on US tax reform fuelled optimism about the US economy and boosted the dollar, making bullion more expensive for holders of other currencies. Stronger-
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Palm oil hits fresh five-month low
Vegetable Oil

Palm oil hits fresh five-month low

Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a fifth consecutive day on Friday evening, hitting a fresh five-month low as the market was weighed down by concerns over high stockpiles in the country. The benchmark palm oil contract for February delivery on the Burs
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat eases

US MIDDAY: wheat eases

US wheat futures eased to contract lows on Friday, capping a week of five straight days of declines that saw the market shed 4.5 percent of its value. Soyabean futures also were weaker while corn was close to unchanged. A forecast for bigger-than-expected
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold rises

US MIDDAY: gold rises

Gold prices hovered above a four-month low on Friday and were on track for their biggest weekly fall since May after progress on US tax reform fuelled optimism about the US economy and boosted the dollar. Stronger-than-expected US employment data on Frida
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Sherpao condemns Trump's Jerusalem move

Sherpao condemns Trump's Jerusalem move

Chairman Qaumi Watan Party Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao has strongly condemned the US President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital and said that it will have a negative impact on the peace and stability in the region for decade
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
National coordinator NACTA visits ISPR

National coordinator NACTA visits ISPR

National coordinator National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA), Ihsan Ghani visited Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Friday. According to a statement issued here by ISPR, he discussed coordination, cooperation and support from ISPR for Pakista
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
National Voters Day observed across KP, Fata

National Voters Day observed across KP, Fata

National Voters Day was observed with great enthusiasm in all districts of the Khyber Pakthunkhwa and tribal areas in a befitting manner under the auspices of Election Commission with main focus on ensuring maximum participation of the people in the democ
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Eventually, two CCP members appointed

Eventually, two CCP members appointed

After a lapse of several months, the federal government has finally appointed two members in the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), enabling the commission to exercise suo motu powers against cartels and other violators. Finance Division has issued
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
3G/4G auction in AJ&K, GB comes to halt

3G/4G auction in AJ&K, GB comes to halt

The process for next generation mobile services (NGMS) 3G/4G spectrum in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) has come to a halt as Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has become dysfunctional with the exit of its chairman and me
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Protest rally against US decision held

Protest rally against US decision held

The tribesmen staged protest rally against recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital by US President Donald Trump here at Bab-e-Khyber, Tehsil Jamrud in Khyber Agency on Friday. Dozens of tribal elders along with political workers and members of civic
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
PTI Senator for lower cost of doing business

PTI Senator for lower cost of doing business

Industrialist and PTI Senator Nauman Wazir has asked the government for taking measures to cut down the cost of doing business in the country. He was addressing a Sustainable Development Conference organized under the auspices of Sustaining Development Po
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Non-utilization of gas funds: MoF, Planning Division told to give reason

Non-utilization of gas funds: MoF, Planning Division told to give reason

A parliamentary panel has directed the Ministry of Finance and the Planning Division to explain non-utilization of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) funds for supply of gas in gas producing districts of KP. The Senate Sub-Committee on Energy, which met
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
PM directs designing BISP graduation programme

PM directs designing BISP graduation programme

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has directed the management of Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) to design a comprehensive graduation programme to enable the beneficiaries of earning their own livelihoods. A meeting chaired by the Prime Minister
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
ICIMOD, Radiant Earth sign strategic partnership agreement

ICIMOD, Radiant Earth sign strategic partnership agreement

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) and Radiant.Earth have signed a strategic partnership agreement for knowledge and technology transfer of earth observation (EO). Under this agreement, the parties will establish and imp
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
International Anti-Corruption Day today

International Anti-Corruption Day today

The International Anti-Corruption Day is being marked here on Saturday (today) with a resolve to continue efforts against creation of corruption free society. To mark the day, different events including walks, seminars and other activities have been plann
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Demonstration, rallies against Trump's Jerusalem move held

Demonstration, rallies against Trump's Jerusalem move held

People from different walks of life staged protest demonstrations and rallies in four districts of Faisalabad Division to condemn US President Donald Trump's announcement of recognising occupied Jerusalem as Israel's capital and shifting the US embassy al
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
OPPO F5 Youth launched

OPPO F5 Youth launched

OPPO, the Selfie Expert and leader, on Friday unveiled the OPPO F5 Youth especially targeted towards the next generation, the youth. The F5 Youth is the first smartphone that sports the FHD+ full screen display model in its price segment here in Pakistan
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
PPP condemns hike in universities' fee in KP

PPP condemns hike in universities' fee in KP

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) spokesman has condemned increase in universities' fee, saying that it has exposed the reality of reforms in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He said students have taken to streets against increase in fees because Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
PML-Q leaders to meet Qadri tomorrow

PML-Q leaders to meet Qadri tomorrow

After the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) joined hands with the Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) in its struggle against the PML-N, the Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) has also assured all out support to the PAT to forge a bloc against the PML-N. In this regar
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Punjab government to celebrate 'Youm-e-Quaid'

Punjab government to celebrate 'Youm-e-Quaid'

The Punjab government has decided to celebrate 'Youm-e-Quaid' in a befitting manner and in this regard, seven-day long ceremonies will be held enthusiastically across the province. A high-level meeting was held here on Friday with Punjab Chief Minister Sh
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Pizza Hut plans to go beyond major cities

Pizza Hut plans to go beyond major cities

Pizza Hut Pakistan, a global fast-food chain, has decided to go beyond major cities of Pakistan by expanding its branches to new cities. It is planning to double its number of restaurants in next five years without compromising on its quality and services
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Samsung handsover key of Honda Civic to lucky winner

Samsung handsover key of Honda Civic to lucky winner

Samsung has recently handed-over the key to a brand new Honda Civic car, to the lucky winner of its prize scheme. The global technology leader - Samsung has launched this exciting offer to reward the buyers of Samsung Galaxy J-Series Mobile Phones in Paki
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
'Government taking specific steps to promote healthy society'

'Government taking specific steps to promote healthy society'

Punjab Minister for Primary & Secondary Health Khawaja Imran Nazir has said that government is taking special measures to reduce the patients' load in the hospitals and promoting a healthy society by creating awareness regarding the health issues among th
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Economy paying dearly for political instability: LCCI chief
Exchange

Economy paying dearly for political instability: LCCI chief

The economy of Pakistan is paying heavy cost of political instability and chaos-like situation. The country has already suffered a loss of $120 billion due to war against terrorism during the last two decades and the country is not in a position to bleed
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
US Congress approves funding stopgap averting government shutdown

US Congress approves funding stopgap averting government shutdown

The US Congress, facing an end-of-week deadline, passed a funding stopgap measure Thursday that averts a government shutdown and provides lawmakers and President Donald Trump with breathing room to strike a 2018 budget deal. The Senate easily passed the b
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Saudi crown prince bought $450 million Da Vinci

Saudi crown prince bought $450 million Da Vinci

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is the actual buyer of a painting by Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci that sold for a record-breaking $450 million at auction last month, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. The young and dynamic crown pri
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Two teens killed in US school shooting, attacker dead

Two teens killed in US school shooting, attacker dead

Two teens were killed in a shooting at their high school in the southwestern US state of New Mexico on Thursday, police said, adding that the assailant was dead. The attack took place at Aztec High School, New Mexico State Police said on Twitter. The scho
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
UN warns against any hasty returns of Rohingya to Myanmar

UN warns against any hasty returns of Rohingya to Myanmar

Peace and stability must be restored in Myanmar's northern Rakhine state before any Rohingyas can return from Bangladesh, under international standards on voluntary repatriation, the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Friday. Some 20,000 Rohing
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Wildfires rage across southern California, first death reported

Wildfires rage across southern California, first death reported

Firefighters on Thursday battled raging wildfires across southern California that have forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes, including residents on the outskirts of Los Angeles, America's second-largest city. Winds with hurricane-force g
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
London Mayor visits Habib University

London Mayor visits Habib University

On his first visit to Pakistan, Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, visited Habib University in Karachi to speak to students, donors, and leading business persons. Opening the event, president of Habib University Wasif Rizvi said, "It is indeed a great honou
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
McDonald's announces release of 'Arth'

McDonald's announces release of 'Arth'

On 4th December, 2017, an eventful press conference was held at McDonald's Seaview restaurant to announce the release of the forthcoming movie 'Arth'. McDonald's continues to support Pakistani cinema's revival by associating itself with such projects whic
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Orientm McCann wins gold

Orientm McCann wins gold

In this year's highly competitive Campaign Asia-Pacific 'Agency of the Year' awards, Orientm McCann took first place in the 'Pakistan Creative Agency of the Year' category by winning Gold. For the past 24 years, Campaign Asia has been recognizing creative
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
TCF, Lipton sign partnership to add 10 new schools

TCF, Lipton sign partnership to add 10 new schools

Shazia Syed, the Chairperson & CEO of Unilever Pakistan and Ateed Riaz, Co-Founder and current Chairman of The Citizen's Foundation (TCF), signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the TCF school in Qayyumabad. The signing served as the first
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Punjab Tianjin University to start classes from March

Punjab Tianjin University to start classes from March

Punjab Tianjin University of Technical Education will start its classes from March 2018 which will be beneficial for domestic industry of Punjab. Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) Chairman Irfan Qaiser Sheikh revealed this duri
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Dr Yasmeen demands resignation of CM Punjab

Dr Yasmeen demands resignation of CM Punjab

The Insaf Professional Forum has demanded resignation of the Chief Minister Punjab after the release of Justice Baqar Najfi report, saying it has strengthened doubts about his involvement in killing of 14 innocent people. In a press conference, Dr Yasmeen
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Regional dialects, languages sources of identity: KP Governor

Regional dialects, languages sources of identity: KP Governor

Governor, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Eng. Iqbal Zafar Jhagra has said that the regional dialects and languages are in fact the precious asset and a dominating source of identity and the ongoing efforts for their sustenance and promotion are a good headway.
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Turkish envoy pays farewell call on PM

Turkish envoy pays farewell call on PM

Sadik Babur Girgin, Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan paid a farewell call on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Friday at PM Office. The Prime Minister commended the outgoing ambassador for his efforts and contributions towards further strengthening the
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Sindh can allot land for German Economic Zone: Murad

Sindh can allot land for German Economic Zone: Murad

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said on Thursday that he was willing to allocate land for establishment of a German Economic Zone in the province. Speaking at at the German Consulate General at the annual meeting of the German-Pakistan Chamber of
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Anti-corruption rally held

Anti-corruption rally held

Speakers at a gathering on Thursday said that plea bargaining was a tool for protection of the corrupt who are devouring national resources. Marking the International Day of Anti-Corruption, protesters staged a rally from the Sindh Assembly to the Karachi
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
SBP upgrading its core banking system to T24R15

SBP upgrading its core banking system to T24R15

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is upgrading its core banking system from Globus to T24R15. The system provides automation services required by the SBP to discharge its role as Banker to the Government and other banks/financial institutions. The system upgra
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Two killed in Kohat firing

Two killed in Kohat firing

Two persons were killed and two others injured in firing incident in Kohat on Friday. According to police sources, police arrested the accused involved in firing incident. Sources told that few armed men opened fire at rivals at Kachari Chowk, killing two
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
CJP says Sindh lacks discipline

CJP says Sindh lacks discipline

Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar remarked on Friday that he has come to realise after arriving in Karachi that there is no discipline in Sindh. While hearing a case at Karachi's registry on a petition over using the Ladies Club Larkana for comme
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
SC orders regularization of 208 PSO contract employees

SC orders regularization of 208 PSO contract employees

The Supreme Court on Friday directed Pakistan State Oil (PSO) administration to regularize 208 employees who have been serving on contract basis and also ordered payment of their dues. A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saq
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
FIA unearths international racket of skimmers

FIA unearths international racket of skimmers

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Friday claimed to have unearthed an international racket involved in stealing data from ATM and credit cards of Pakistani citizens and withdrawing cash from their bank accounts. Addressing a press conference, FIA Isl
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
'Plea bargain a tool to shield corrupt'

'Plea bargain a tool to shield corrupt'

Speakers at a gathering on Thursday said that plea bargaining was a tool for protection of the corrupt who are devouring national resources. Marking the International Day of Anti-Corruption, protesters staged a rally from the Sindh Assembly to the Karachi
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Equity market: three IPOs fetched Rs 8.6 billion

Equity market: three IPOs fetched Rs 8.6 billion

Pakistan equity market witnessed three Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) during 2017 (excluding Modarabas) raising Rs 8.6 billion, compared with three IPOs during 2016, which raised Rs 4.2 billion. The year 2017 turned out to be a tale of two halves for the
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Protests will delay CPEC projects, says Fazl

Protests will delay CPEC projects, says Fazl

Chief of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman has warned that continuation of protest marches, sit ins and violence will destabilize the country and delay much needed development projects undertaken in the framework of China Pakist
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Houbara bustard population: three bodies formed to conduct survey

Houbara bustard population: three bodies formed to conduct survey

The Wildlife & Parks Department Punjab has constituted three committees to carry out survey of houbara bustard population in Rahim Yar Khan, Rajanpur and Bhakkar districts. The six-member committees will conduct survey under latest scientific method "king
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
'Breast feeding can prevent up to 20 percent neonatal deaths'

'Breast feeding can prevent up to 20 percent neonatal deaths'

Beginning of breastfeeding within the first hour of birth can prevent up to 20 percent of new-natal deaths. Health experts said this at the launch of 'Behaviour change mass media campaign for reduction of malnutrition,' being organized by Nutrition Suppor
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
NAB organizes walk to mark International Anti-Corruption Day

NAB organizes walk to mark International Anti-Corruption Day

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Karachi has recovered over Rs 300 million out of which Rs 181 million have been given to Sindh government. "All segments of society will have to join hands to eradicate the menace of corruption in society," Director Ge
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
London Mayor visits Mazar-e-Quaid

London Mayor visits Mazar-e-Quaid

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan offered fateha and laid floral wreath at the grave of the founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, here on Friday. Talking to the media during his visit to the mausoleum of the founding father of Pakistani nation,
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
One-wheeling, motorcycle racing banned

One-wheeling, motorcycle racing banned

The Sindh government has imposed a complete ban on one-wheeling, over-speeding and racing of motorcycles in the territorial limits of Karachi Division and Thatta District for a period of six-months forthwith. The provincial government has imposed the ban
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Job quota for disabled up 5 percent

Job quota for disabled up 5 percent

The advisor to chief minister for social welfare has said that the Sindh government has enhanced the job quota of disabled persons from three to five percent. The adviser, Shamim Mumtaz, said that the chief minister has constituted a committee on the subj
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
UAE authorities hand over Hammad Siddiqui to Pakistan

UAE authorities hand over Hammad Siddiqui to Pakistan

The UAE authorities on Friday handed over Baldia Factory fire prime accused Hammad Siddiqui to Pakistani officials. Siddiqui, arrested by UAE authorities in October this year, had been working as the incharge of the Karachi Tanzeemi Committee (KTC) of MQM
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
JI holds protest rallies against US

JI holds protest rallies against US

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi on Friday observed a protest and held hundreds of demonstrations against the United States for its move to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital. A large number of people from all walks of life took part in protests, which t
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Salman Mujahid Baloch joins PSP

Salman Mujahid Baloch joins PSP

Member of National Assembly Salman Mujahid Baloch, who was expelled from Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) in October, has joined the Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP). PSP chief Mustafa Kamal welcomed the lawmaker into his party while addressing a news c
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Trump's Jerusalem move: LBA holds strike today

Trump's Jerusalem move: LBA holds strike today

The lawyers on Friday strongly condemning US President Donald Trump's decision to accept Jerusalem as capital of Israel termed it 'a step to violence' in the region. Lahore Bar Association (LBA) will hold strike today to condemn the Trump's Jerusalem move
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Trump's Jerusalem move sparks protests

Trump's Jerusalem move sparks protests

Like other parts of the country, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), other religious parties, legal fraternity and trade bodies staged protest demonstrations on Friday against US President Donald Trump for accepting Jerusalem as Israel's capital. A large number of JI w
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
NA speaker grills interior ministry officials

NA speaker grills interior ministry officials

Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Friday grilled officials and minister of state for Interior Ministry for not providing answers to multiple questions pending since last many sessions of the House. The speaker expressed annoyance over
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Frontier Crimes Regulation being abolished in a week

Frontier Crimes Regulation being abolished in a week

Federal Minister for States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) Abdul Qadir Baloch has said the government is planning to revoke Frontier Crimes Regulation (FCR) in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) within a week. While addressing a press conferenc
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
PTI decides to build pressure on government for early elections

PTI decides to build pressure on government for early elections

After release of Baqir Najfi report, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to gear up efforts to get support of like-minded parties to build pressure on the government for holding early elections. In a meeting chaired by Chairman PTI Imran Khan at hi
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (December 08, 2017) and the forecast for Saturday (December 09, 2017).

Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Mamnoon lauds Aga Khan's services

Mamnoon lauds Aga Khan's services

President Mamnoon Hussain said on Friday that Prince Karim Aga Khan is rendering invaluable services for global peace and stability, brotherhood, tolerance as well as for the welfare of humanity in different parts of the world, including Pakistan. The pre
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (December 08, 2017).

Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Countrywide protests against Trump's decision held

Countrywide protests against Trump's decision held

Religious parties and lawyers associations staged protests across the country on Friday against US President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Pakistan has condemned the US move and urged the United States to revisit its
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (December 08, 2017).

Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
APPSF chief slams KP government for failure in accepting demands

APPSF chief slams KP government for failure in accepting demands

President of All Pakistan Paramedical Staff Federation (APPSF), Sharafatullah Yousafzai strongly criticized provincial government for its failure in accepting of their demands. Talking to media persons at Mardan press club on Friday, the federation presid
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Indian envoy summoned on unprovoked ceasefire violation

Indian envoy summoned on unprovoked ceasefire violation

Pakistan Friday summoned top Indian diplomat and lodged strong protest with him on the unprovoked ceasefire violation by Indian troops in Chirikot Sector. Director General South Asia and SAARC, Dr Mohammad Faisal, who is also official spokesperson for the
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan reiterates commitment to objectives of SAARC

Pakistan reiterates commitment to objectives of SAARC

Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua Friday reiterated Pakistan's commitment to the objectives of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). Addressing a reception at Foreign Office to celebrate the 33rd SAARC Charter Day, the foreign secretary
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (December 08, 2017).

Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Trump's decision constitutes another 'nakba'

Trump's decision constitutes another 'nakba'

More than 50 Palestinians have been hurt against a US decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital. No doubt, the status of Jerusalem is one of the thorniest issues in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. What US President Donald Trump has done is not
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (December 08, 2017)

Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Retail giant Steinhoff rocked by accounting scandal
Exchange

Retail giant Steinhoff rocked by accounting scandal

South Africa-based German-listed retail giant Steinhoff had been a darling of fund managers with its eclectic, sprawling, consumer-focused empire with outposts in 30 countries. Its businesses include British high street discounter Poundland, France's Ligu
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Lahore - 2010-11 to 2014-15: Size and growth of the economy

Lahore - 2010-11 to 2014-15: Size and growth of the economy

A most striking feature of the Census 2017 is that around 66 percent of the population of Pakistan now lives in ten cities. This calls for research into the size and growth of the city economies. While the official agencies have avoided the territory of s
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Power policy

Power policy

Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari announced on Wednesday that a national electricity plan is being devised to enable consumers to select the electricity company of their own choice.
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (December 08, 2017).

Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
The Najafi report

The Najafi report

Although the Justice Ali Baqir Najafi report made public on the orders of the Lahore High Court (LHC) appears to have delivered a serious blow to the Punjab government, on closer examination it has raised more questions than provided clear answers. The re
Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (December 08, 2017).

Published 09 Dec, 2017 12:00am
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