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Print - 2018-01-07
Kurds protest in Paris against 'assassin' Erdogan

Kurds protest in Paris against 'assassin' Erdogan

Thousands of Kurds protested in Paris on Saturday over the failure of the French authorities to convict anyone over the 2013 murders of three female Kurdish rebels in the French capital. The demonstrators repeatedly chanted "Erdogan, assassin", in referen
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Sudan shuts border with Eritrea

Sudan shuts border with Eritrea

Sudan has shut its eastern border with Eritrea, state media reported Saturday, days after Khartoum declared an emergency in the neighbouring state of Kasala. "The governor of Kasala issued a decree to close all border crossings with Eritrea from the night
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
German, Turkish top diplomats vow to heal ties

German, Turkish top diplomats vow to heal ties

German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel and his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu vowed Saturday to try to mend ties blighted by a slew of disputes. Relations between the Nato partners have been badly strained in recent years, especially since the faile
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Thousands of Belgians brave cold to take dip in wintery North Sea

Thousands of Belgians brave cold to take dip in wintery North Sea

Thousands of people braved the biting cold of a Belgian winter on Saturday to take a dip in the North Sea in Ostend's traditional New Year's plunge. Undeterred by air temperatures of 6 degrees Celsius (43 degrees Fahrenheit) and equally chilly water, 4,50
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Oscar-winner Haggis accused of abusing four women

Oscar-winner Haggis accused of abusing four women

Oscar-winning Canadian filmmaker Paul Haggis is now accused of sexual abuse by four women, according to an amended civil suit filed on Friday in New York. Haggis, who wrote and produced "Crash," and penned the screenplay for "Million Dollar Baby," is also
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Seoul offers high-level delegation for North Korea talks

Seoul offers high-level delegation for North Korea talks

South Korea has proposed sending a five-member delegation led by a government minister to rare talks with North Korea next week, the Unification Ministry in Seoul said Saturday. The offer came a day after the two Koreas agreed to hold their first official
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Former president of Japan's Toyota dies

Former president of Japan's Toyota dies

Toyota's former president Tatsuro Toyoda, who helped the Japanese auto giant establish a foothold in North America, has died at the age of 88, the company said Saturday. Toyoda, an uncle of current Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda, died of pneumonia on December 30,
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Two jets collide on ground at Toronto airport

Two jets collide on ground at Toronto airport

Two jets collided on the ground at a Toronto airport on Friday, setting the tail of one aircraft alight and prompting passengers to evacuate the other via an emergency slide. Both WestJet and Sunwing confirmed that their planes were involved in the collis
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
More than 200 migrants storm Morocco-Spain border

More than 200 migrants storm Morocco-Spain border

More than 200 African migrants stormed over a high double fence between Morocco and the Spanish enclave of Melilla on Saturday, officials said, leaving some of them and a police officer injured. A total of 209 people from sub-Saharan Africa seeking to get
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
At least 25 dead in migrant shipwreck off Libya

At least 25 dead in migrant shipwreck off Libya

At least 25 people are feared to have drowned in a shipwreck off Libya after a dinghy, possibly carrying some 150 migrants, ran into trouble, two rescue organisations said Saturday. "Rubber dinghy sunk north of Tripoli. At least 25 people died in the inci
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
US military chopper makes emergency landing on Japan beach

US military chopper makes emergency landing on Japan beach

An American military helicopter made an emergency landing on a beach in Okinawa Saturday, an official said, the latest in a series of accidents which have fuelled local opposition to US forces on the Japanese island. There were no immediate reports of inj
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
US freezes $125 million funds for Palestinian refugees

US freezes $125 million funds for Palestinian refugees

The United States has frozen $125 million in funding for a UN agency that provides aid to Palestinian refugees, Axios news site reported on Friday, days after President Donald Trump threatened to withhold future aid payments to Palestinians. But a State D
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Nigeria to speed up repatriating migrants from Libya

Nigeria to speed up repatriating migrants from Libya

Nigeria is to speed up repatriating its citizens from Libya which has been accused of exploiting and ill-treating migrants, its foreign minister said in Tripoli on Saturday. Geoffrey Onyeama told a news conference Nigeria was chartering two aircraft to re
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Toronto homeless at risk after 'weather bomb' slams Canada

Toronto homeless at risk after 'weather bomb' slams Canada

Canada's largest city, Toronto, scrambled to find emergency shelter for the homeless as temperatures dropped to record lows after a "weather bomb" knocked out power to tens of thousands in eastern provinces and destroyed coastal roads.
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Palestinians mark Orthodox Christmas amid boycott calls

Palestinians mark Orthodox Christmas amid boycott calls

Palestinians protesting church land sales to Israelis scuffled with Palestinian police in Bethlehem Saturday as they tried to block the arrival of the Holy Land's Greek Orthodox patriarch for Christmas celebrations. Demonstrators scuffled with club-wieldi
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Arabs seek recognition for Palestinian capital in east Jerusalem: Jordan

Arabs seek recognition for Palestinian capital in east Jerusalem: Jordan

Jordan said on Saturday the Arab League would seek international recognition of the Palestinian state with east Jerusalem as its capital after Washington recognised the Holy City as Israel's capital. Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi made the announcement at
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Prices of essential items witness mix trend

Prices of essential items witness mix trend

Prices of essential kitchen items have been witnessed a mixed trend during this week past against the preceding week, a survey conducted by Business Recorder revealed here on Saturday. The survey observed that prices of few vegetables and fruits du
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Shahrukh Jatoi's acquittal: CJP calls case file to Islamabad for hearing

Shahrukh Jatoi's acquittal: CJP calls case file to Islamabad for hearing

Supreme Court on Saturday decided to take up plea of civil society members filed against acquittal of accused of Shahzeb Khan's murder at principal seat as Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar has called the case file from Karachi Registry to Islamabad for hear
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Bilour vows to help resolve business community's issues
Currency

Bilour vows to help resolve business community's issues

The newly elected president of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) president, Ghazanfar Bilour has reiterated his commitment to resolve the business community issues on priority basis and said the Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Crime rate rises in Islamabad

Crime rate rises in Islamabad

The incidents of burglary, robbery, snatching and vehicle theft showed an upward trend during the first week of 2018, last week in the federal capital despite tall claims of police regarding a number of initiatives taken to control the rising crime ratio
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
NAB KP to file reference against GDA's ex-DG

NAB KP to file reference against GDA's ex-DG

The Regional Board Meeting (RBM) of National Accountability Bureau Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was held under the chairmanship of Brigadier Farooq Naser Awan (retd), Director General NAB (KP) at Peshawar. The meeting was attended by Directors, Additional Directors
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Pak-Afghan authorities urged to review trade policies

Pak-Afghan authorities urged to review trade policies

Director Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI), Zia-ul-Haq Sarhadi has asked the bureaucracy of both Pakistan and Afghanistan to review bilateral trade policies including Afghan Transit Trade (ATT) to promote trade between both brothe
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Governor urged not to accept VC's resignation

Governor urged not to accept VC's resignation

Information Secretary of the Jamaat-e-Islami, Amirul Azeem, a former President of the Punjab University Students Union, has impressed upon the Punjab Governor not to accept the resignation of the Punjab University VC, Professor Zafar, as the resignation h
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Facilitation desk for driving licence set up at LCCI

Facilitation desk for driving licence set up at LCCI

President Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Malik Tahir Javaid and Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Lahore Rai Ijaz Ahmed jointly inaugurated the facilitation desk for issuance of driving license here at the Lahore Chamber on Saturday. T
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Supply of poisoned water to SC registry draws CJ's ire

Supply of poisoned water to SC registry draws CJ's ire

Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar on Saturday expressed serious concerns over supply of arsenic concentration water to the SC Lahore registry. Pakistan Council for Research in Water Resources (PCRWR) submitted reports on water supply to the Supre
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
FPCCI VP assumes charge

FPCCI VP assumes charge

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI)'s newly elected vice president Ch Arfan Yousuf Saturday assumed the charge of his office in a ceremony held here at the FPCCI Regional Office. Speaking on the occasion, Ch Arfan Yousaf s
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Maryam requests CJP to also focus on Sindh, KP hospitals

Maryam requests CJP to also focus on Sindh, KP hospitals

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's daughter Maryam Nawaz has requested the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) to also focus on hospitals of Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. After the Supreme Court's remarks during hearing in the suo motu notice case on the st
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
CJ seeks report about facilities available in hospitals

CJ seeks report about facilities available in hospitals

Chief Justice Pakistan here on Saturday proceeding with a suo motu action on deteriorating condition of public sector hospitals in the Lahore, directed the Punjab government to come up with reports on budget of the hospitals, health facilities and medicin
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
HRCP, IPSS seminar: 'Enforced disappearances' must come to an end

HRCP, IPSS seminar: 'Enforced disappearances' must come to an end

Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) and Institute for Peace and Secular Studies (IPSS) organized a seminar on 'Human Rights in the Era of Enforced Disappearances' at Safma Auditorium on Saturday. Human rights community, artist community, academics
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Six people die as building collapses

Six people die as building collapses

At least six people, including four members of a family, died and many injured as roof of a triple-storey dilapidated, building collapsed in Delhi Gate area on Saturday. According to Rescue 1122 officials, they recovered four dead bodies of a single famil
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
'Water scarcity a human issue'

'Water scarcity a human issue'

Federal Minister for Water Resources Syed Javed Ali Shah has questioned the handing over of 100 percent water of three rivers under the Indus Water Treaty, adding that water scarcity is a human issue in South Punjab. "Handing over Sutlej, Bias and Ravi ri
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Indus River Canyon declared 'Marine Protected Area': WWF Pakistan

Indus River Canyon declared 'Marine Protected Area': WWF Pakistan

The Federal Ministry for Climate Change (MCC) declared the Indus River Canyon (Exclusive Economic Zone) as a Marine Protected Area (MPA) on Saturday, according to the WWF-Pakistan. It turns to be the second Marine Protected Area of Pakistan following Asto
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
CPG's founder calls on Rabbani

CPG's founder calls on Rabbani

Founder of Corporate Pakistan Group & Reviving Karachi Initiative met Chairman Senate Raza Rabbani at the Parliament House in Islamabad along with Chairman of Joint Parliamentary Committee on CPEC Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed and former Information Mini
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
KATI team meets FPCCI SVP

KATI team meets FPCCI SVP

Senior Vice President of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Mazhar Ali Nasir asked the representatives of Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) to provide the association's input to be included in proposals of FPCC
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Foreign policy's objectives highlighted
Exchange

Foreign policy's objectives highlighted

The IBA Karachi hosted a distinguished lecture on Pakistan's foreign policy issues, delivered by the Foreign Secretary of Pakistan, Tehmina Janjua at the JS Auditorium, IBA City Campus. The event was attended by foreign delegates, prominent personalities
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Traders facilitating extortionists won't be supported: Teli

Traders facilitating extortionists won't be supported: Teli

"We will fully support anyone who has been receiving threats from Bhatta mafia but will not support anyone in case they are involved in facilitating criminals", said Chairman Businessmen Group (BMG) and former President Karachi Chamber of Commerce and ind
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Causes of religious extremism in Pakistan highlighted

Causes of religious extremism in Pakistan highlighted

One-day lecture programme on "Causes of Religious Extremism in Pakistan: Role of State and Its Solutions" jointly organized by Global Intellectual Forum Sindh and the University of Sindh Campus Thatta. Professor Dr Mukhtiar Ahmed Mahar, Director Centre fo
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Zameen expo to fetch foreign investments: minister

Zameen expo to fetch foreign investments: minister

Provincial Minister for Information Nasir Hussain Shah appears optimistic to attract foreign investments through exhibitions being organized on real estate sector. Speaking at an inaugural of Zameen Expo 2018 being held at Expo centre, Karachi here, he la
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
1,812 awarded degrees at NED convocation

1,812 awarded degrees at NED convocation

Some 1,812 graduates were awarded degrees in their respective disciplines at convocation of NED University of Engineering and Technology held at varsity campus here on Saturday. High achievers were also awarded gold medals and merit certificates. Speaking
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
RD on luxury imports on the cards, says Dhaga
Exchange

RD on luxury imports on the cards, says Dhaga

Federal Secretary Commerce Muhammad Younas Dhaga said on Saturday that government is considering to impose Regulatory Duty (RD) on some more unnecessary and luxury imports to curtail the widening trade deficit. While, addressing the business community at
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
SC imposes ban on registration of new private medical colleges

SC imposes ban on registration of new private medical colleges

The Supreme Court on Saturday banning registration of new private medical colleges warned the private medical colleges not to charge more than Rs 642,000 as annual fee. "Private colleges and universities would not be allowed if they lacked the facilities,
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
'Eighteen' participates in real estate expo

'Eighteen' participates in real estate expo

Eighteen, a world class lifestyle destination development, prepares to expand its presence in Pakistan as it participates in one of Pakistan's most successful real estate exhibitions 2018, EIGHTEEN installed one of the most elegant stall at Expo Centre an
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
NAB's ex-prosecutor awarded seven-year sentence

NAB's ex-prosecutor awarded seven-year sentence

Accountability Court No.2 Karachi today awarded conviction to one Hussain Bux Baloch in Reference No.20/2015 for imprisonment to 7 years. Accused was former Special Prosecutor of NAB and currently advocate Supreme Court. He was charged of misuse authority
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Rasheed predicts end to Nawaz's politics by January 30

Rasheed predicts end to Nawaz's politics by January 30

Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed predicted on Saturday that the politics of the ex-PM Nawaz Sharif will end by January 30, adding that he had earlier mentioned the end in March which has now been moved to this month. The Awami Muslim L
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan stands for religious freedom, minorities rights: PM

Pakistan stands for religious freedom, minorities rights: PM

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Saturday said the Government of Pakistan ensured rights of all religious minorities, living in the country and stood for their religious freedom. Expressing his wonder over a US report about religious freedom of mino
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
A measured response

A measured response

It is heartening to note that the government has told the global community in general and the US in particular that the war on terrorism has cost Pakistan $120 billion over 15 years and the country has finance this war largely through its own sources. "Ar
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Homeless clampdown sparks UK royal wedding row

Homeless clampdown sparks UK royal wedding row

In picturesque Windsor, in the shadow of the castle where Queen Elizabeth II spends her weekends, a dozen homeless people shelter from the cold in a jumble of blankets and cardboard boxes.
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
In Trump-Bannon feud, Republicans see silver lining

In Trump-Bannon feud, Republicans see silver lining

In the white-hot battle for influence in US politics the Republican establishment has regained the upper hand, after Donald Trump unleashed a scalding repudiation of Steve Bannon, self-proclaimed champion of the anti-Washington populism that swept the pre
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Accounting professionals: Public interest obligations
Exchange

Accounting professionals: Public interest obligations

The new ethical standard for auditors and other professional accountants ie NOCLAR is going to transform the thinking and practice of accounting profession globally and enable the profession to play a greater role in the fight against significant non-comp
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
The 'Special Watch List'

The 'Special Watch List'

The US Secretary of State annually puts out a list of 'Countries of Particular Concern', ostensibly for having engaged in or tolerated systematic, ongoing and egregious violations of religious freedoms. This year while re-designating several countries on
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

Although the present unrest in Iran is leaderless and focused more on provincial towns, and with the small protests only sporadic, it seems to be more dangerous than the massive protests of 2009. The protests over inflation and economic corruption, which
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Lalu Prasad jailed over corruption scam

Lalu Prasad jailed over corruption scam

Key Indian opposition leader Lalu Prasad Yadav was jailed Saturday for three and a half years over his role in a multi-million dollar corruption case. Yadav, 69, is a former railways minister and ex-chief minister of the impoverished eastern state of Biha
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Lalu Prasad jailed over corruption scam

Lalu Prasad jailed over corruption scam

Key Indian opposition leader Lalu Prasad Yadav was jailed Saturday for three and a half years over his role in a multi-million dollar corruption case. Yadav, 69, is a former railways minister and ex-chief minister of the impoverished eastern state of Biha
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Commerce ministry criticised for failing to set up pharma council

Commerce ministry criticised for failing to set up pharma council

The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination is said to have lodged a protest with the Commerce Ministry for not establishing Pharma Export Promotion Council announced in Strategic Trade Policy Framework (STPF) 2015-18, well-info
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Commerce ministry criticised for failing to set up pharma council

Commerce ministry criticised for failing to set up pharma council

The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination is said to have lodged a protest with the Commerce Ministry for not establishing Pharma Export Promotion Council announced in Strategic Trade Policy Framework (STPF) 2015-18, well-info
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Commerce ministry criticised for failing to set up pharma council

Commerce ministry criticised for failing to set up pharma council

The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination is said to have lodged a protest with the Commerce Ministry for not establishing Pharma Export Promotion Council announced in Strategic Trade Policy Framework (STPF) 2015-18, well-info
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
PTI leader denies report of Imran's third marriage

PTI leader denies report of Imran's third marriage

PTI leader Awn Chaudhry on Saturday denounced a media report about the third marriage of Imran Khan as a planted gossip. In a Twitter message, Chaudhry, who is Imran Khan's political secretary, categorically denied the reports. "This is irresponsible yell
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
PTI leader denies report of Imran's third marriage

PTI leader denies report of Imran's third marriage

PTI leader Awn Chaudhry on Saturday denounced a media report about the third marriage of Imran Khan as a planted gossip. In a Twitter message, Chaudhry, who is Imran Khan's political secretary, categorically denied the reports. "This is irresponsible yell
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Trump: I am a 'very stable genius' and 'like, very smart'

Trump: I am a 'very stable genius' and 'like, very smart'

US President Donald Trump on Saturday praised himself as "a very stable genius," following the release of a bombshell book that calls into doubt his mental health. But Trump's response to the book's allegations had Washington focusing anew on the question
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Trump: I am a 'very stable genius' and 'like, very smart'

Trump: I am a 'very stable genius' and 'like, very smart'

US President Donald Trump on Saturday praised himself as "a very stable genius," following the release of a bombshell book that calls into doubt his mental health. But Trump's response to the book's allegations had Washington focusing anew on the question
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
LTUs, RTOs told to achieve 2H revenue target at all costs

LTUs, RTOs told to achieve 2H revenue target at all costs

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Tariq Pasha Saturday directed Chief Commissioners of Large Taxpayer Units (LTUs) and Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) to achieve assigned revenue collection targets at any cost in the second half (January-June) of 2017-1
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
LTUs, RTOs told to achieve 2H revenue target at all costs

LTUs, RTOs told to achieve 2H revenue target at all costs

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Tariq Pasha Saturday directed Chief Commissioners of Large Taxpayer Units (LTUs) and Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) to achieve assigned revenue collection targets at any cost in the second half (January-June) of 2017-1
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
LTUs, RTOs told to achieve 2H revenue target at all costs

LTUs, RTOs told to achieve 2H revenue target at all costs

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Tariq Pasha Saturday directed Chief Commissioners of Large Taxpayer Units (LTUs) and Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) to achieve assigned revenue collection targets at any cost in the second half (January-June) of 2017-1
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan to export 50 MT hybrid rice seed for first time

Pakistan to export 50 MT hybrid rice seed for first time

Federal Seed Certification & Registration Department (FSCD) has given a go-ahead signal for exporting 50 metric tons of hybrid rice seed, the first ever rice seed export from Pakistan, following the passage of purity and germination analysis of the consig
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan to export 50 MT hybrid rice seed for first time

Pakistan to export 50 MT hybrid rice seed for first time

Federal Seed Certification & Registration Department (FSCD) has given a go-ahead signal for exporting 50 metric tons of hybrid rice seed, the first ever rice seed export from Pakistan, following the passage of purity and germination analysis of the consig
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan to export 50 MT hybrid rice seed for first time

Pakistan to export 50 MT hybrid rice seed for first time

Federal Seed Certification & Registration Department (FSCD) has given a go-ahead signal for exporting 50 metric tons of hybrid rice seed, the first ever rice seed export from Pakistan, following the passage of purity and germination analysis of the consig
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Tender opens tomorrow: TCP to sell unused jute/PP bags

Tender opens tomorrow: TCP to sell unused jute/PP bags

The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) is to open tender for the sale of unused jute and Polypropylene (PP) bags on Monday. The state-run grain trader, last month, invited bids for the sale of unused jute & PP bags on "as is where is basis" available a
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Tender opens tomorrow: TCP to sell unused jute/PP bags

Tender opens tomorrow: TCP to sell unused jute/PP bags

The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) is to open tender for the sale of unused jute and Polypropylene (PP) bags on Monday. The state-run grain trader, last month, invited bids for the sale of unused jute & PP bags on "as is where is basis" available a
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Tender opens tomorrow: TCP to sell unused jute/PP bags

Tender opens tomorrow: TCP to sell unused jute/PP bags

The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) is to open tender for the sale of unused jute and Polypropylene (PP) bags on Monday. The state-run grain trader, last month, invited bids for the sale of unused jute & PP bags on "as is where is basis" available a
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan has no alliance with US: Asif

Pakistan has no alliance with US: Asif

Foreign Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif on Saturday said Pakistan has no alliance with the United States. Aaj News reported that Khawaja Asif expressed these views in an interview to a US-based magazine. Asif said he understood from the suspension of secur
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Air strikes kill at least 17 civilians in Syria rebel enclave

Air strikes kill at least 17 civilians in Syria rebel enclave

Regime and Russian air strikes on a rebel-held enclave near the Syrian capital killed at least 17 civilians on Saturday, a war monitor said. Eastern Ghouta, one of the last remaining opposition strongholds in the country, is the target of near-daily air r
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
United Nations 'alarmed' by DR Congo crackdown

United Nations 'alarmed' by DR Congo crackdown

The UN said it was "deeply alarmed" by the actions of security forces in DR Congo during anti-Kabila protests in Kinshasa last Sunday, and believe the toll of victims during the crackdown "may be higher".
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Trump supports Senator Paul's call to end all aid

Trump supports Senator Paul's call to end all aid

In an evolving political drama over US aid to Pakistan, President Donald Trump tweeted on Saturday supporting Senator Rand Paul's proposal for a bill to end all American aid to Islamabad. 'Good Idea Rand" Trump tweeted on Saturday. On Friday, the Trump ad
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Trump supports Senator Paul's call to end all aid

Trump supports Senator Paul's call to end all aid

In an evolving political drama over US aid to Pakistan, President Donald Trump tweeted on Saturday supporting Senator Rand Paul's proposal for a bill to end all American aid to Islamabad. 'Good Idea Rand" Trump tweeted on Saturday. On Friday, the Trump ad
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
No indication Pakistan cutting US supply route to Afghanistan: Mattis

No indication Pakistan cutting US supply route to Afghanistan: Mattis

The United States is examining ways to mitigate any Pakistani retaliation as it piles pressure on Islamabad to crack down on militants, a senior US official said on Friday, cautioning that US action could extend beyond a new freeze in aid. Mattis, speakin
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
No indication Pakistan cutting US supply route to Afghanistan: Mattis

No indication Pakistan cutting US supply route to Afghanistan: Mattis

The United States is examining ways to mitigate any Pakistani retaliation as it piles pressure on Islamabad to crack down on militants, a senior US official said on Friday, cautioning that US action could extend beyond a new freeze in aid. Mattis, speakin
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
All options on the table: White House

All options on the table: White House

The US is keeping "all options" on the table to deal with Pakistan if it does not take decisive action against the Taliban and the Haqqani network and dismantle their safe havens, the White House warned today. The warning came after the US suspended about
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
All options on the table: White House

All options on the table: White House

The US is keeping "all options" on the table to deal with Pakistan if it does not take decisive action against the Taliban and the Haqqani network and dismantle their safe havens, the White House warned today. The warning came after the US suspended about
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Actions could cause: consequences over long term only

Actions could cause: consequences over long term only

Pakistan received total foreign security assistance of $303 million for equipment and $223 million non-military assistance from the US in 2017, an amount that is unlikely to have any immediate impact though there may be serious ramifications in the long t
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Actions could cause: consequences over long term only

Actions could cause: consequences over long term only

Pakistan received total foreign security assistance of $303 million for equipment and $223 million non-military assistance from the US in 2017, an amount that is unlikely to have any immediate impact though there may be serious ramifications in the long t
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
SECP places new conditions on public offerings
Mutual Funds

SECP places new conditions on public offerings

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has placed new general conditions for public offer of securities and revised the procedure for public offer of shares through book building. Through SRO 7(I)/2018 issued here, the SECP has amended
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
SECP places new conditions on public offerings
Mutual Funds

SECP places new conditions on public offerings

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has placed new general conditions for public offer of securities and revised the procedure for public offer of shares through book building. Through SRO 7(I)/2018 issued here, the SECP has amended
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
SECP places new conditions on public offerings
Mutual Funds

SECP places new conditions on public offerings

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has placed new general conditions for public offer of securities and revised the procedure for public offer of shares through book building. Through SRO 7(I)/2018 issued here, the SECP has amended
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Eleven Saudi princes detained following protest

Eleven Saudi princes detained following protest

Saudi authorities have detained 11 princes after they gathered at a royal palace in Riyadh in a rare protest against austerity measures that included suspending payment of their utility bills, Saudi media reported on Saturday. Saudi officials did not resp
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Eleven Saudi princes detained following protest

Eleven Saudi princes detained following protest

Saudi authorities have detained 11 princes after they gathered at a royal palace in Riyadh in a rare protest against austerity measures that included suspending payment of their utility bills, Saudi media reported on Saturday. Saudi officials did not resp
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Eleven Saudi princes detained following protest

Eleven Saudi princes detained following protest

Saudi authorities have detained 11 princes after they gathered at a royal palace in Riyadh in a rare protest against austerity measures that included suspending payment of their utility bills, Saudi media reported on Saturday. Saudi officials did not resp
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Saudi king orders new allowances to offset rising cost of living

Saudi king orders new allowances to offset rising cost of living

Saudi Arabia''s King Salman on Saturday ordered a monthly payment of 1,000 riyals ($267) to state employees over the next year in compensation for rising cost of living after the government hiked domestic gas prices and introduced value-added tax (VAT).
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Saudi king orders new allowances to offset rising cost of living

Saudi king orders new allowances to offset rising cost of living

Saudi Arabia's King Salman on Saturday ordered a monthly payment of 1,000 riyals ($267) to state employees over the next year in compensation for rising cost of living after the government hiked domestic gas prices and introduced value-added tax (VAT).
Published 07 Jan, 2018 12:00am
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