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Print - 2018-01-16
SGR hospital's psychiatry ward expanded

SGR hospital's psychiatry ward expanded

Punjab Minister for Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Khawaja Salman Rafique inaugurated extension of psychiatry ward of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, here Monday. Eight beds for addicts have been included in the ward which was earlier consisted on sev
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
LHC seeks personal appearance by Chairman of ETPB

LHC seeks personal appearance by Chairman of ETPB

The Lahore High Court on Monday sought personal appearance of Chairman Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) Siddiqul Farooq today in a petition challenging alleged demolition of a gurdwara in Sahiwal. A citizen, Narinder Singh pleaded that the ETPB was goi
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
SECP rationalises licensing regime for securities brokers
Mutual Funds

SECP rationalises licensing regime for securities brokers

The Securities Exchange Commission of Pakistan with an objective to reduce regulatory burden and to promote ease of doing business, has approved rationalization of existing licensing regime for securities brokers. In order to provide ease of doing busines
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Traders threaten to stone PAT protestors

Traders threaten to stone PAT protestors

The All Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajran has warned Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) Chairman Tahir-ul Qadri and his political allies that traders' community of the city will pelt protesters with stones if Qadri did not reschedule his "political rally" to some other
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
FPCCI chief says trade should be made easier between economies

FPCCI chief says trade should be made easier between economies

Over the last two decades, there has been a drastic change in the world export markets where the focus has shifted from the traditional western countries to new emerging markets in Africa, Asia, Central Asia, China and India. Federation of Pakistan Chambe
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Nawaz still popular political leader: Mushahiddullah

Nawaz still popular political leader: Mushahiddullah

Minister for Climate Change Senator Mushahiddullah Khan said former prime minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was still the most popular political leader of the country and people had great affiliation with their beloved leader. Talking to a private news chann
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
UAE ambassador welcomed by Karachi mayor

UAE ambassador welcomed by Karachi mayor

Mayor Karachi Wasim Akhtar called this good omen that foreign investors taking interest in Karachi projects and the investment from UAE investors will be welcomed as Pakistan and UAE enjoys brotherly relations which would even grow stronger in future. He
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Turkmenistan FM arrives

Turkmenistan FM arrives

Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov arrived here Monday on a two-day visit for talks with Pakistani leaderships on bilateral relations and regional issues. Foreign Minister Meredov is accompanied by a high-level delegation on the invitation of
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
CDWP approves 20 projects worth Rs 80.6 billion

CDWP approves 20 projects worth Rs 80.6 billion

Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has approved as many as 20 projects at the cost of Rs 80.6 billion, out of which five projects valuing Rs 60.9 billion were referred to Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC) for further proceedin
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Shahbaz slams unprovoked Indian firing at LoC

Shahbaz slams unprovoked Indian firing at LoC

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has strongly condemned unprovoked firing of Indian army at Line of Control (LoC). Paying tributes to Pak Army jawans martyred due to the firing, Shahbaz said that officers and jawans of the Pak Army sacrificin
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Mutual cooperation: SBP and CBRF ink MoU

Mutual cooperation: SBP and CBRF ink MoU

The Governor SBP visited the Central Bank of the Russian Federation (CBRF) Headquarters in Moscow, Russia on January 15. This is the first-ever visit of a SBP Governor to CBRF. As an important milestone, the SBP has signed a Memorandum of Understanding on
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
No risk to human life from swine flu in Sindh, PA assured

No risk to human life from swine flu in Sindh, PA assured

Sindh Health Minister, Dr Sikandar Mandhro ruled out a risk to human life from swine flu in the province, saying that no death from the virus has been reported. Replying to a call-attention notice during the Sindh Assembly session, he said that swine flu,
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Khadim-e-Punjab Next Generation Schools Initiative Programme launched

Khadim-e-Punjab Next Generation Schools Initiative Programme launched

Provincial Minister for Schools Education Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan has said that dexterous utilization of information and communication technologies in school education by the Punjab government has helped to achieve the targets of educational reforms prog
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan, US urged to use mutual channels to resolve problems

Pakistan, US urged to use mutual channels to resolve problems

The participants of second diplomatic roundtable by the Lahore Center for Peace Research (LCPR) have stressed upon sorting out 'perception problems' between the US and Pakistan through existing mutual dialogue channels instead of media or public diplomacy
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan should make CPEC part of its national strategy: Chinese envoy

Pakistan should make CPEC part of its national strategy: Chinese envoy

Ambassador of China in Pakistan Yao Jing on Monday said that Pakistan should make China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) a part of its national strategy as it would contribute to its long-term economic development as well as the development of the whole
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Maulana Sufi Muhammad released after seven years imprisonment

Maulana Sufi Muhammad released after seven years imprisonment

Chief of the banned outfit Tehrik-e-Nifaz-e-Shariat Mohammadi (TNSM) Maulana Sufi Muhammad was released from jail on Monday. The Peshawar High Court (PHC) had ordered his release last week after accepting his bail application due to his deteriorating heal
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Four FCCI employees to perform Hajj

Four FCCI employees to perform Hajj

Four FCCI (Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry) employees will perform Hajj during this year, said Shabbir Hussain Chawla President FCCI. Addressing the balloting ceremony here today, he told two employees were picked last year but they could not pr
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Second rafting event on Kabul River on January 28

Second rafting event on Kabul River on January 28

The Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (TCKP) is holding a water rafting activity for the second time at the spectacular Kabul River from Jehangira to old Attock Bridge located on the mighty Indus River on January 28. A meeting to this effect was held
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
NTU Library organises seminar

NTU Library organises seminar

NTU Library organized a seminar on "Hands on Training on IEEE Xplore" in collaboration with Computer Science Department at National Textile University, Faisalabad here Monday. Dr. Zahid Rizwan, Dean Faculty of Sciences was the Chief Guest in opening cerem
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Afkar-e-Taza hosted at Thinkfest

Afkar-e-Taza hosted at Thinkfest

Afkar-e-Taza's Thinkfest 2018, that held on13th-14th January at Alhamra Arts Council, was a huge success as it was well-attended by speakers such as Tawakkal Kamran, Nobel Peace laureate for 2011 and Baroness Warsi, Chairman of the Conservative Party UK,
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Monsanto participates in Horticulture Expo 2018

Monsanto participates in Horticulture Expo 2018

Monsanto a global modern agriculture company participated in Pakistan Horticulture Expo 2018, organized by Government of Punjab held at the Lahore Expo Center on January 13 & 14, 2018. The event consisted of more than 150 exhibits by agriculture technolog
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
11 exhibitors to showcase products at Ambiente

11 exhibitors to showcase products at Ambiente

As many as 11 exhibitors from Pakistan will participate and showcase their products Pakistani in the world's largest consumer goods fair 'Ambiente' that will be held from February 9 to 13 in Frankfurt, Germany. Among them will be Pakistan Souvenirs who ha
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
First MicrofinanceBank, BenchMatrix join hands for multiple solutions

First MicrofinanceBank, BenchMatrix join hands for multiple solutions

First MicrofinanceBank Limited and BenchMatrix Private Limited (BenchMatrix) have become partner for implementation of RiskNucleus(r) Anti-Money Laundering System. In addition to meeting regulatory requirements, this web-based system will allow the Bank t
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Jamaat's Baloch says big threats ahead for Pakistan's democracy

Jamaat's Baloch says big threats ahead for Pakistan's democracy

Secretary General, Jamaat-e-Islami, Liaqat Baloch, has said that the parliamentary democracy in the country was facing serious threats due to the failure of the governments and the irresponsible attitude of the political leadership. He was addressing the
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Senate body condemns Indian army chief's threats

Senate body condemns Indian army chief's threats

Senate Standing Committee on Defence on Monday condemned the provocative and aggressive stupid statement of the Indian army chief where he openly boasted about crossing the border and intruding into Pakistani territory. The resolution passed unanimously b
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Locally assembled tractors: Sindh Bank invites application from farmers

Locally assembled tractors: Sindh Bank invites application from farmers

Sindh Bank on the directions of Department of Agriculture, Sindh has invited applications from farmers to determine their eligibility for 2-3 lakh rupees subsidy on purchase of locally manufactured tractors. Sindh Bank will award the subsidies by the proc
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Residents protest commercialization of Zamzama Park

Residents protest commercialization of Zamzama Park

Residents of Clifton staged a demonstration to protest against the alleged commercialization of Zamzama Park, here on Monday. Many prominent residents and civil society members gathered inside the Zamzama Park to express their serious concerns over its al
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Nearly 20 tribesmen hurt in scuffle

Nearly 20 tribesmen hurt in scuffle

As many as 19 tribesmen were injured in scuffle of two groups, took place in tyre market, main Landi Kotal bazaar, Khyber Agency on Monday. Political Tehsildar Shams-ul-Islam said that Baseer Khan group had monetary dispute with Haji Zarbullah group since
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
New Balochistan CM

New Balochistan CM

Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal has reportedly said that "political instability and mistrust in democracy will eventually hamper the process of progress and prosperity in the country". According to him, recent 'political game', orchestrated in Balochistan,
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
New Year's eve: December 31, 1969, Karachi

New Year's eve: December 31, 1969, Karachi

In the late 1960s, Karachi was a swinging city. Dubai was not yet born. Bombay, to the south east, was run by mobs. Kabul was also swinging. Kabul was the epicenter of Hippy movement. Thousands of Hippy people would gather in Kabul. They would sleep in pu
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Chicken

Chicken

Over the last two articles, I had been alluding to my intent to jot down my views, on the lack of, and perhaps even on the ways to incite, trust amongst our ruling elite, but the fact that I haven't, or decided not to, has nothing to do with today's title
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Pro-poor spending

Pro-poor spending

The provisional figures for the whole year, 2016-17, and for the first quarter of 2017-18 of public spending on pro-poor expenditure have become available. These estimates are made by the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) Secretariat of the Federal
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Rebellion in India's Supreme Court

Rebellion in India's Supreme Court

No one but the Narendra Modi-led government is responsible for turning country's highly respected institution, the Supreme Court of India, into a divided house and creating a widely-held perception that India is no longer the world's largest democracy und
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Smuggling worries

Smuggling worries

Smuggling of goods across the borders in small quantities is no unusual phenomenon but its magnitude in the context of Pakistan is thought to be immense and very costly for the economy of the country. Highlighting the issue, President, Lahore Chamber of C
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Reference sent against PSM officials

Reference sent against PSM officials

Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) has reportedly sent a reference to National Accountability Bureau (NAB) against former and incumbent officials of Pakistan Steel Mills who withdrew Rs 7.51bn from employees'' provident fund and gratuity, well
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Reference sent against PSM officials

Reference sent against PSM officials

Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) has reportedly sent a reference to National Accountability Bureau (NAB) against former and incumbent officials of Pakistan Steel Mills who withdrew Rs 7.51bn from employees' provident fund and gratuity, well i
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Reference sent against PSM officials

Reference sent against PSM officials

Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) has reportedly sent a reference to National Accountability Bureau (NAB) against former and incumbent officials of Pakistan Steel Mills who withdrew Rs 7.51bn from employees' provident fund and gratuity, well i
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Only core PIA business to be sold: Daniyal

Only core PIA business to be sold: Daniyal

Minister for Privatization, Daniyal Aziz, has said that privatization process of core business relating to management and flight operation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will be completed in accordance with the law before April 15 and no asset o
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Only core PIA business to be sold: Daniyal

Only core PIA business to be sold: Daniyal

Minister for Privatization, Daniyal Aziz, has said that privatization process of core business relating to management and flight operation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will be completed in accordance with the law before April 15 and no asset o
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Only core PIA business to be sold: Daniyal

Only core PIA business to be sold: Daniyal

Minister for Privatization, Daniyal Aziz, has said that privatization process of core business relating to management and flight operation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will be completed in accordance with the law before April 15 and no asset o
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
MSW plants: Nepra approves upfront tariff of 10 cents/unit

MSW plants: Nepra approves upfront tariff of 10 cents/unit

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved levelized tariff of 10 cents for unit (kWh) for Municipal Solid Waste Power Plants based on 25 year operational period with overall capacity cap of 250 MW wherein share of each province and
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
MSW plants: Nepra approves upfront tariff of 10 cents/unit

MSW plants: Nepra approves upfront tariff of 10 cents/unit

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved levelized tariff of 10 cents for unit (kWh) for Municipal Solid Waste Power Plants based on 25 year operational period with overall capacity cap of 250 MW wherein share of each province and
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
MSW plants: Nepra approves upfront tariff of 10 cents/unit

MSW plants: Nepra approves upfront tariff of 10 cents/unit

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved levelized tariff of 10 cents for unit (kWh) for Municipal Solid Waste Power Plants based on 25 year operational period with overall capacity cap of 250 MW wherein share of each province and
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Top US general says 'not giving up' on Pakistan ties

Top US general says 'not giving up' on Pakistan ties

The top US military officer, Marine General Joseph Dunford, said on Monday he was committed to the US-Pakistan relationship, which has been strained in recent weeks as Washington piles pressure on Islamabad to crack down on militants. "Do we agree on ever
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
The Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan dies

The Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan dies

Irish singer-songwriter Dolores O'Riordan, frontwoman of the multi-million selling rock band The Cranberries, died suddenly in London on Monday aged 46, her publicist said. "Irish and international singer Dolores O'Riordan has died suddenly in London toda
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Dutch royals' tug-of-title lands in highest court

Dutch royals' tug-of-title lands in highest court

Royal watchers in the Netherlands are keenly awaiting the outcome of a dragging court battle between Dutch King Willem-Alexander's cousin and his illegitimate son, who is claiming his father's name and a royal title. Prince Carlos de Bourbon de Parme took
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Pope voices nuclear war concerns at outset of Latin America trip

Pope voices nuclear war concerns at outset of Latin America trip

Pope Francis admitted Monday he was frightened by the prospect of an accidental nuclear war as he headed for a weeklong visit to Chile and Peru. "I think we are at the very edge," the pope told reporters aboard his plane when asked about the threat of a n
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Pak-China FTA phase-II talks hit snag
Exchange

Pak-China FTA phase-II talks hit snag

Pakistan has reportedly refused to finalise negotiations with China on second phase of Free Trade Agreement until Beijing allows export of at least 70 high priority items of Pakistan''s interest duty free, well informed sources told Business Recorder.<
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Pak-China FTA phase-II talks hit snag
Exchange

Pak-China FTA phase-II talks hit snag

Pakistan has reportedly refused to finalise negotiations with China on second phase of Free Trade Agreement until Beijing allows export of at least 70 high priority items of Pakistan's interest duty free, well informed sources told Business Recorder.</
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Pak-China FTA phase-II talks hit snag
Exchange

Pak-China FTA phase-II talks hit snag

Pakistan has reportedly refused to finalise negotiations with China on second phase of Free Trade Agreement until Beijing allows export of at least 70 high priority items of Pakistan's interest duty free, well informed sources told Business Recorder.</
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 sheds 69.85 points
Exchange

BRIndex100 sheds 69.85 points

Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a bearish trend due to investors concerns over the prevailing political situation in the country. BRIndex100 lost 69.85 points or 1.52 percent to 4,538.67 points Monday. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,608.12 and in
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 sheds 69.85 points
Exchange

BRIndex100 sheds 69.85 points

Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a bearish trend due to investors concerns over the prevailing political situation in the country. BRIndex100 lost 69.85 points or 1.52 percent to 4,538.67 points Monday. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,608.12 and in
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 sheds 69.85 points
Exchange

BRIndex100 sheds 69.85 points

Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a bearish trend due to investors concerns over the prevailing political situation in the country. BRIndex100 lost 69.85 points or 1.52 percent to 4,538.67 points Monday. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,608.12 and in
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Work on fiscal year 2019 budget in full swing

Work on fiscal year 2019 budget in full swing

The government wants to present next fiscal year budget to the federal cabinet and Parliament in the month of May 2018 and preparations to this effect are going on in the Finance Division. Finance Division has issued budget circular to ministries and divi
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (January 15, 2018) and the forecast for Tuesday (January 09, 2018).

Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Work on fiscal year 2019 budget in full swing

Work on fiscal year 2019 budget in full swing

The government wants to present next fiscal year budget to the federal cabinet and Parliament in the month of May 2018 and preparations to this effect are going on in the Finance Division. Finance Division has issued budget circular to ministries and divi
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Work on fiscal year 2019 budget in full swing

Work on fiscal year 2019 budget in full swing

The government wants to present next fiscal year budget to the federal cabinet and Parliament in the month of May 2018 and preparations to this effect are going on in the Finance Division. Finance Division has issued budget circular to ministries and divi
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Foreign banks $7.9 billion loans procured at higher interest rates
Libor

Foreign banks $7.9 billion loans procured at higher interest rates

Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) government has procured $7.9 billion commercial loans from foreign banks from June 2013 to-date at considerably higher interest rate ranging between + 4.5 percent to 2.5 LIBOR. The Economic Affairs Division shared details of
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (January 15, 2018).

Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Foreign banks $7.9 billion loans procured at higher interest rates
Libor

Foreign banks $7.9 billion loans procured at higher interest rates

Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) government has procured $7.9 billion commercial loans from foreign banks from June 2013 to-date at considerably higher interest rate ranging between + 4.5 percent to 2.5 LIBOR. The Economic Affairs Division shared details of
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (January 15, 2018).

Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Foreign banks $7.9 billion loans procured at higher interest rates
Libor

Foreign banks $7.9 billion loans procured at higher interest rates

Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) government has procured $7.9 billion commercial loans from foreign banks from June 2013 to-date at considerably higher interest rate ranging between + 4.5 percent to 2.5 LIBOR. The Economic Affairs Division shared details of
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (January 15, 2018).

Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Carillion collapses after no state rescue

Carillion collapses after no state rescue

British construction group Carillion announced its immediate liquidation Monday after the heavily-indebted company failed to secure a financial rescue from the UK government and banks in last-ditch talks. Carillion, which employs 43,000 staff worldwide in
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Carillion collapses after no state rescue

Carillion collapses after no state rescue

British construction group Carillion announced its immediate liquidation Monday after the heavily-indebted company failed to secure a financial rescue from the UK government and banks in last-ditch talks. Carillion, which employs 43,000 staff worldwide in
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Carillion collapses after no state rescue

Carillion collapses after no state rescue

British construction group Carillion announced its immediate liquidation Monday after the heavily-indebted company failed to secure a financial rescue from the UK government and banks in last-ditch talks. Carillion, which employs 43,000 staff worldwide in
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
CCoE decides how power projects to be implemented

CCoE decides how power projects to be implemented

The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) headed by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has decided that only those power projects will be implemented out of the current list where either Implementation Agreement (IA) or Energy Purchase Agreement (EPA) have
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
CCoE decides how power projects to be implemented

CCoE decides how power projects to be implemented

The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) headed by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has decided that only those power projects will be implemented out of the current list where either Implementation Agreement (IA) or Energy Purchase Agreement (EPA) have
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (January 15, 2018)

Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
CCoE decides how power projects to be implemented

CCoE decides how power projects to be implemented

The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) headed by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has decided that only those power projects will be implemented out of the current list where either Implementation Agreement (IA) or Energy Purchase Agreement (EPA) have
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Five FC men martyred, 6 injured near Turbat

Five FC men martyred, 6 injured near Turbat

Five personnel of Balochistan Frontier Corps were martyred and six others were injured in firing incident in Shahpuk area here on Monday. According to details terrorists opened fire on a vehicle in Shahpuk area. As a result it toppled. Five FC personnel H
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (January 15, 2018).

Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Five FC men martyred, 6 injured near Turbat

Five FC men martyred, 6 injured near Turbat

Five personnel of Balochistan Frontier Corps were martyred and six others were injured in firing incident in Shahpuk area here on Monday. According to details terrorists opened fire on a vehicle in Shahpuk area. As a result it toppled. Five FC personnel H
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Over 100 ceasefire violations by India in 15 days: FO

Over 100 ceasefire violations by India in 15 days: FO

Foreign Office Monday said that Indian troops have carried out more than 100 ceasefire violations in first 15 days of 2018 and lodged a strong protest with top Indian diplomat over the martyrdom of four Pakistani soldiers in the most recent ceasefire viol
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Over 100 ceasefire violations by India in 15 days: FO

Over 100 ceasefire violations by India in 15 days: FO

Foreign Office Monday said that Indian troops have carried out more than 100 ceasefire violations in first 15 days of 2018 and lodged a strong protest with top Indian diplomat over the martyrdom of four Pakistani soldiers in the most recent ceasefire viol
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
US diplomat acknowledges anti-terror efforts

US diplomat acknowledges anti-terror efforts

Acknowledging Pakistan's critical role for success in the US Afghan strategy, Acting Assistant Secretary of State Ambassador Alice Wells Monday conveyed the Trump administration's desire to work with Pakistan in furthering the shared objectives of stabili
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
US diplomat acknowledges anti-terror efforts

US diplomat acknowledges anti-terror efforts

Acknowledging Pakistan's critical role for success in the US Afghan strategy, Acting Assistant Secretary of State Ambassador Alice Wells Monday conveyed the Trump administration's desire to work with Pakistan in furthering the shared objectives of stabili
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (January 15, 2018).

Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Four soldiers martyred in Indian fire

Four soldiers martyred in Indian fire

Four Pakistani soldiers were martyred on Monday in shelling by Indian forces across LoC, the Pakistani army said, the latest clash between the neighbours who have also been exchanging heated challenges. "Troops were busy in line communication maintenance
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (January 15, 2018).

Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Four soldiers martyred in Indian fire

Four soldiers martyred in Indian fire

Four Pakistani soldiers were martyred on Monday in shelling by Indian forces across LoC, the Pakistani army said, the latest clash between the neighbours who have also been exchanging heated challenges. "Troops were busy in line communication maintenance
Published 16 Jan, 2018 12:00am
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