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Print - 2018-01-18
Palm oil slumps
Vegetable Oil

Palm oil slumps

Malaysian palm oil futures slumped to a three-week low on Wednesday evening as a firmer ringgit and weak demand weighed on the market. The benchmark palm oil contract for April delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange was down 1.2 percent at 2,
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Arabica coffee climbs, raw sugar down
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Arabica coffee climbs, raw sugar down

Arabica coffee futures rose on Wednesday, lifted by short-covering and signs of improving demand, while raw sugar slipped to a fresh 3-1/2-month low on weak technicals and worries about a looming global supply glut. March arabica coffee was up 1.55 cents,
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Gold eases in New York

Gold eases in New York

Gold slipped on Tuesday from the previous day's four-month high, reflecting losses across the commodities complex as the US dollar clawed back some losses the day after hitting a three-year low against a basket of currencies. Gold's move lower came after
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Gold down in Asia

Gold down in Asia

Gold prices reversed early gains to trade slightly lower on Wednesday as the US dollar recovered from a three-year low against a basket of currencies. Spot gold was down 0.3 percent at $1,334.86 an ounce by 0641 GMT, after rising to $1,343.91 earlier in t
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Gold steadies in Europe
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Gold steadies in Europe

Gold prices held near four-month highs on Wednesday even as a stronger dollar made bullion more expensive for holders of other currencies. The price of gold has risen by 8 percent since mid-December, helped by a weakening of the dollar to a three-year low
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
US MIDDAY: corn jumps

US MIDDAY: corn jumps

US corn futures climbed more than 1 percent on Wednesday on short-covering and technical buying after recent contract lows and on expectations that a weaker US dollar may revive slumping export demand. Wheat also rose about 1 percent after hitting one-mon
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold flat
Currency

US MIDDAY: gold flat

Gold prices hovered near four-month highs on Wednesday as the US dollar slipped against a basket of currencies. In see-saw trading, the dollar had risen early against the euro as the single currency backed away from a three-year high. But the greenback la
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
IRSA's meeting over water distribution remain inconclusive

IRSA's meeting over water distribution remain inconclusive

A meeting of Indus River System Authority (IRSA) with members of National Assembly on water distribution and scarcity issue on Wednesday remained inconclusive and representatives of both Sindh and Punjab stick to their stances. A detailed briefing on the
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Emirates launches exciting global sale for travellers from Pakistan

Emirates launches exciting global sale for travellers from Pakistan

Emirates says Hello to 2018 by launching its much-awaited global sale to inspire and encourage travellers from Pakistan to explore new destinations and revisit their favourite cities. This New Year promises to bring exciting new adventures and thrilling e
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Russian FM Lavrov praises Pakistan efforts against terrorism

Russian FM Lavrov praises Pakistan efforts against terrorism

Russian Foreign Minister has acknowledged Pakistan's efforts in eradicating terrorism saying militants spread inside Afghanistan along the area bordering Pakistan pose a grave threat. Addressing his annual press conference Late Tuesday Foreign Minister Se
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
SECP to regulate contributory retirement funds
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SECP to regulate contributory retirement funds

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has decided to regulate provident funds, contributory pension funds or any other contributory retirement funds constituted by companies or trusts of companies to manage such funds pertaining to inv
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan Cables Limited
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Pakistan Cables Limited

Pakistan Cables Limited (PCAL) was established in 1953 as a joint venture with BICC. Over the course of the past six decades, it has become the market leader as a premier cable manufacturer in Pakistan. Pakistan Cables is part of the Chinoy Group of Compa
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan Cables Limited
Mutual Funds

Pakistan Cables Limited

Pakistan Cables Limited (PCAL) was established in 1953 as a joint venture with BICC. Over the course of the past six decades, it has become the market leader as a premier cable manufacturer in Pakistan. Pakistan Cables is part of the Chinoy Group of Compa
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Speakers discuss need to address public issues in South Asia

Speakers discuss need to address public issues in South Asia

Renowned political and social scientists at international conference have called upon the governments of South Asian countries to resolve mutual issues, enhance economic cooperation and focus on serving their nations who were living in poor conditions.
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
STPF 2018-23: Business community hails initiative to seek suggestions

STPF 2018-23: Business community hails initiative to seek suggestions

Business community unanimously hailed the Prime Minister' initiative to seek stakeholders' suggestions on its broad-based consultative process to formulate Strategic Trade Policy Framework (STPF) 2018-23 for the period five years to encompass issues perta
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Protest on The Mall causes Rs 15 billion loss to traders
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Protest on The Mall causes Rs 15 billion loss to traders

The city traders have suffered an estimated loss of Rs 15 billion due to the anti-government demonstration by the Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) Chief Tahir-ul-Qadri and his political allies, seeking justice for the Model Town killings and six-year-old Zain
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Three-day international workshop concludes

Three-day international workshop concludes

A three-day international workshop has concluded at Lahore Fort on Wednesday. Its purpose was to assess and discuss the preservation work carried out on the Picture Wall. A prototype preservation was carried over a 45-feet high and 30-feet wide panel on t
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Incidents like Model Town can be avoided: Sirajul Haq

Incidents like Model Town can be avoided: Sirajul Haq

Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Senator Sirajul Haq, has said that incidents like the Model Town killings could be avoided only by ensuring the rule of the constitution and the law. While addressing a workshop organized by National Association for Education (NA
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
PFIA concerned over RD on new products

PFIA concerned over RD on new products

The Pakistan FMCG Importers Association (PFIA) expressed grave concern over alleged reports of imposition of regulatory duty (RE) on new products and urged the government to refrain from it. In a joint statement issued today, PFIA patron-in-chief Naseem C
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Punjab government launches 24-point booklet on child safety: minister

Punjab government launches 24-point booklet on child safety: minister

"Punjab government on Wednesday launched 24-point booklet regarding safety of children which will be distributed to teachers and parents in first phase." Punjab Minister for School Education Rana Mashood announced this while addressing a press conference
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
CM urges public to help JIT probing Zainab's murder

CM urges public to help JIT probing Zainab's murder

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif visited Kasur on Wednesday to review the progress of seven-year-old Zainab's murder and rape case and expressed optimism to apprehend the accused. While speaking to the media, Shahbaz urged the people in Kasur, especia
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Pervaiz Elahi asks parties to act to get rid of Sharifs

Pervaiz Elahi asks parties to act to get rid of Sharifs

Pakistan Muslim League-Q senior leader Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has expressed grave concern over poor state of affairs in the province of Punjab and asked the opposition parties to wage joint efforts to get rid of Sharifs. While addressing the PAT-led oppos
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Police arrest suspect in Zainab case

Police arrest suspect in Zainab case

Authorities on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the rape and murder of a 7-year-old girl that ignited nationwide protests and outrage over allegations of government inaction, two police officials said. Police found Zainab Ansari's body in a garbage dumpste
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
'Faisalabad to emerge as important industrial, business centre'

'Faisalabad to emerge as important industrial, business centre'

Faisalabad will emerge as one of the most important industrial and business centre of central Punjab and hence, all necessary facilities should be provided in it to cater to the future needs of this vibrant city. Addressing the business community in Faisa
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
JMC sketches roadmap for Saudi-Pak future cooperation
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JMC sketches roadmap for Saudi-Pak future cooperation

The Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC), after holding detailed deliberations for two days, drew a roadmap for future cooperation between the two countries to promote trade, investment, agriculture, education, culture and other econom
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Taliban leader approved: Islamabad meeting on Afghan peace talks

Taliban leader approved: Islamabad meeting on Afghan peace talks

A delegation approved by the Taliban's supreme leader visited the Pakistani capital this week for exploratory talks on restarting peace negotiations to end Afghanistan's 16-year war, two senior officials in the movement said. It was unclear if any progres
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Medical profession: Jhagra emphasizes use of modern techniques

Medical profession: Jhagra emphasizes use of modern techniques

Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa said that medical is the noble profession and modern techniques must be inculcated in it as it is the need of the hour. He was addressing the distribution ceremony of cash awards to the Gold medalists of Khyber College of Denti
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Opposition rally: empty seats confirm Nawaz's stance: Maryam

Opposition rally: empty seats confirm Nawaz's stance: Maryam

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Maryam Nawaz Wednesday said that empty seats in allied opposition's rally in Lahore confirmed Nawaz Sharif's stance that the conspirators should have patience until 2018 or even beyond that. "The empty seats tes
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Nato Military Committee: General Zubair attends Chiefs of Staff session

Nato Military Committee: General Zubair attends Chiefs of Staff session

General Zubair Mahmood Hayat, Chairman JCS Committee, attended Chiefs of Staff session of Nato Military Committee at Brussels. The meeting was attended by representatives of 66 Nato and partner nations. The committee discussed peace and security matters,
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Early Age Programme for 3,000 schools' students launched

Early Age Programme for 3,000 schools' students launched

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology (IT) Board in collaboration with the Elementary and Secondary Education Department has launched the initiative of the Early Age Programme (EAP) software programme for more than 3,000 students from grade 6th to
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Delegations of DUHS, IBA, ABAD and DEFCLAREA visit DHA City Karachi

Delegations of DUHS, IBA, ABAD and DEFCLAREA visit DHA City Karachi

DHA City Karachi (DCK) is an upcoming residential cum commercial project which is being built on fast track basis as a sustainable, smart and green city of international stature. Some dynamic interventions recently made in DCK substantiate the credibility
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
PYO's activists stage protest against Humayun Khan

PYO's activists stage protest against Humayun Khan

Dozens of activists of People's Youth Organisation (PYO) staged protest rally outside press club Mardan against the provincial president Humayun Khan for allegedly selected his favorites as office bearers of the organisation. Former provincial president G
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Imran holds Sharif brothers responsible for Model Town tragedy

Imran holds Sharif brothers responsible for Model Town tragedy

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan 'cursed' the Parliament for allowing a 'criminal' to get re-elected as a party leader and added that he will also consult his party on resigning as Member of the National Assembly. Khan was addressing a P
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Hospital's ward named after Abdul Moeed Shaheed

Hospital's ward named after Abdul Moeed Shaheed

On the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, the newly constructed medical ward of District Headquarters Hospital Vehari has been named after IInd Lieutenant Abdul Moeed Shaheed. A notification in this regard has been issued. Now the said wa
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
'Record development projects being initiated in Sialkot'
Exchange

'Record development projects being initiated in Sialkot'

Government is spending billions of rupees on different projects pertaining to peoples' welfare in Sialkot as compared to previous regimes said Member Punjab Assembly (MPA) Ch Muhammad Ikram. Talking to reporters on Wednesday he said that Sialkot, the expo
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Government wants to promote calligraphic art: advisor

Government wants to promote calligraphic art: advisor

The government is taking all steps to promote and revive great Islamic art of calligraphy for transferring this legacy to next generations. This was stated by Advisor to Prime Minister on National History and Literary Heritage (NH&LH) Irfan Siddiqui here
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Banned outfit's 'terrorist' arrested

Banned outfit's 'terrorist' arrested

The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Hazara Region Wednesday arrested a terrorist belonging to a banned organization from Haripur who was allegedly involved in attack on the office of non-governmental organization (NGO) at Oghi, Manshera where seven peo
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
All institutions must try to remain in constitutional limits: Marriyum

All institutions must try to remain in constitutional limits: Marriyum

Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Marriyum Aurangzeb has said that all institutions must work remaining in their constitutional limits and political parties should wait for general election 2018. Talking to the media persons here on Wedn
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
KP police chief says girl's autopsy confirms she was sexually assaulted

KP police chief says girl's autopsy confirms she was sexually assaulted

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General of Police Salahuddin Mehsud on Wednesday confirmed that the minor girl (Aasma) found dead in Mardan's Gujar Garhi area, was strangled to death, but added that the post-mortem report points towards sexual assault. "It s
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
PHOTA-2010 to be amended

PHOTA-2010 to be amended

Punjab Minister for Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education, Khawaja Salman Rafique has said that the Punjab Human Organs Transplantation Act 2010 would be amended as per present day needs and the draft PHOTA-2017 would be presented in the Punjab Assem
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Bid to smuggle gemstones from Afghanistan foiled

Bid to smuggle gemstones from Afghanistan foiled

Khasadars at Torkham border foiled a bid to smuggle gemstones from Afghanistan on Wednesday. The sources said that Khasadars' Hawaldar Rahmanuddin and Ayaz Shinwari stoped a truck at Torkham border and recovered 19 kilograms of precious stones from its hi
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
ATC allows Dr Asim to travel abroad

ATC allows Dr Asim to travel abroad

The anti-terrorism court (ATC) has allowed Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Dr Asim Hussain to travel abroad for medical treatment for the next fifteen days. The accused has also been directed to submit surety bonds worth six million rupees. It may be
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
K-Electric installs 90,000 new connections in FY2017-18

K-Electric installs 90,000 new connections in FY2017-18

K-Electric installed 90,000 new connections during the financial year 2017-18 (July 2017 to date) including the installation of 63,000 meters at low-cost for underprivileged customers. The power utility, in line with its customer-centric approach and focu
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
SEPC forms sub-committee to review SEQS

SEPC forms sub-committee to review SEQS

Sindh Environmental Protection Council (SEPC) has formed a sub-committee to review the Sindh Environment Quality Standards (SEQS) and propose necessary amendments within a period of one month. The sub-committee was formed during a meeting of SEP Council p
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
'Government should promote affordable residential schemes'

'Government should promote affordable residential schemes'

President Karachi Press Club (KPC) Ahmed Khan Malik on Wednesday stressed upon the government to evolve a comprehensive policy to promote affordable residential schemes to overcome the shortage of 12 million housing units in Pakistan. Addressing at a rece
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Cold, dry weather likely in most parts

Cold, dry weather likely in most parts

The Met Office on Wednesday forecast mainly cold and dry weather for the most parts of the country in the next 24 hours. But it alerted the citizens to the foggy weather that is likely to grip most the plains in Punjab during morning hours. Isolated rain
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Motiwala says Afghan trade can still be revived

Motiwala says Afghan trade can still be revived

The chairman of the Pakistan-Afghanistan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Zubair Motiwala, has said that the governments of Pakistan and Afghanistan should keenly follow-up the matter and develop long-term measures for ensuring overall economic sta
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
SPDC suggests a host of reforms to boost federalism

SPDC suggests a host of reforms to boost federalism

Social Policy and Development Centre (SPDC) research has suggested a numbers of reforms that include revisiting tax collection responsibilities, linking transfers with spending on social and strengthening local government to strengthen federalism in Pakis
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Norwegian envoy calls on VC of Punjab University

Norwegian envoy calls on VC of Punjab University

Ambassador of Norway HE Nedrebo Tore has called on Punjab University Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Muhammad Zakria Zakir at his office here on Wednesday. Registrar Dr Muhammad Khalid Khan, Incharge Institute of Communication Studies Dr Noshina Saleem, Dr B
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
GIZ for female workers' sector-specific training
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GIZ for female workers' sector-specific training

Technical working group of GIZ will hold series of meetings to decide the issues relating to the sector specific training for the female workers in Lahore and Faisalabad, said Miss Tehniat Omer of the Faisalabad Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FWCCI
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
PFC delegation leaves for Spain to explore new vistas

PFC delegation leaves for Spain to explore new vistas

Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) delegation Wednesday on the third leg of foreign visit left for Spain to explore new vistas in furniture sector besides strengthening existing bilateral trade relations with their counterparts in furniture industry during
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Al Meezan inks MoU with IoBM
Mutual Funds

Al Meezan inks MoU with IoBM

Al Meezan Investment Management Limited, formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Institute of Business Management (IoBM), which will provide accreditation of Al Meezan Investments' training programme. This accreditation is the first in the asse
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Veteran journalist Zaheer Javed passes away

Veteran journalist Zaheer Javed passes away

Veteran print and electronic media journalist Zaheer Javed died here on Wednesday after protracted illness at the age of 79. He left behind one son, three daughters, several grand children and hundreds of friend/admirers. Zaheer was the only son of famed
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Government borrows over Rs 1 trillion via T-Bills

Government borrows over Rs 1 trillion via T-Bills

The federal government Wednesday borrowed over Rs 1 trillion through the auction for short-term government papers. Banks aggressively participated in the auction, conducted by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on January 17, for the sale of 3-month, 6-mont
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Government borrows over Rs 1 trillion via T-Bills

Government borrows over Rs 1 trillion via T-Bills

The federal government Wednesday borrowed over Rs 1 trillion through the auction for short-term government papers. Banks aggressively participated in the auction, conducted by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on January 17, for the sale of 3-month, 6-mont
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
HEC announces testing system for scholarships, MS and MPhil

HEC announces testing system for scholarships, MS and MPhil

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) through its Education Testing Council has announced Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT), which will be required for award of HEC scholarships and to get admissions in MS/MPhil programmes. Deadline for online registra
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Jamaat's Liaqat Baloch condemns brutal murder of Gilgit student

Jamaat's Liaqat Baloch condemns brutal murder of Gilgit student

Secretary General of Jamaat-e-Islami, Liaqat Baloch, has strongly condemned the brutal murder of a Gilgit student in a clash with local youth at the LDA ground and has called upon the government and the police to immediately arrest the killers. In a state
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Experts identify solutions for overcoming illicit cigarette trade

Experts identify solutions for overcoming illicit cigarette trade

Experts have pointed out that consistency in tobacco taxation policy and strict enforcement efforts are vital to overcome the challenge of illicit cigarette trade in country. After careful deliberations in budget 2017-18, the FBR had adopted a policy stan
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Stop hurting industry, encourage Make in Pakistan: PBC
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Stop hurting industry, encourage Make in Pakistan: PBC

Pakistan Business Council (PBC) on Wednesday made a strong case for government policies to be reviewed and aligned to promote manufacturing in Pakistan. The demand came during the fourth edition of the PEF. The event was attended by key public opinion lea
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
CII recommends renaming Black Friday as Blessed Friday

CII recommends renaming Black Friday as Blessed Friday

The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) Wednesday declared that the term 'Black Friday' should be renamed as 'Blessed Friday' and there was no harm in providing commodities to consumers on cheaper prices and discounted rates on the Day. Chairman CII Dr Qibl
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Two killed in second drone strike near Afghan border with Pakistan

Two killed in second drone strike near Afghan border with Pakistan

Two suspected militants were killed in the day's second drone strike, this time in Afghanistan near the border with Pakistan on Wednesday. The latest drone attack took place in Shanqilay area of Afghanistan near the Pak-Afghan border. Earlier today, at le
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
ATR plane crashed in 2016 was fit prior to flight: Senate body informed

ATR plane crashed in 2016 was fit prior to flight: Senate body informed

The Senate's Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat was informed on Wednesday that the engine of ATR aircraft, which had crashed during flight from Chitral to Islamabad in 2016, was fit to fly before taking off. The committee met here under the chairma
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Interior minister chairs command conference of civil armed forces

Interior minister chairs command conference of civil armed forces

Interior minister Professor Ahsan Iqbal chaired command conference of civil armed forces (CAF) to overview the border management and security situation in the country. The meeting was attended by Frontier Constabulary, Pakistan Rangers, Sindh and Punjab;
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
RSPN delegation meets PM

RSPN delegation meets PM

A delegation of Rural Support Programme Network (RSPN), headed by its Chairman Shoaib Sultan Khan, called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at Prime Minister's Office Wednesday. The delegation included Shandana Khan, Dr Rashid Bajwa, Masoodul Mulk, M
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
ECP notifies parliament seats share

ECP notifies parliament seats share

Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday notified the share of every district of four provinces, FATA and Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) in general seats of National Assembly and provincial assemblies in accordance with the provisional result
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Water shortage in Sindh: Minister, MNAs exchange harsh words
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Water shortage in Sindh: Minister, MNAs exchange harsh words

Federal Minister for Water Resources Javed Ali Shah and National Assembly members from Sindh on Wednesday exchanged harsh words on the issue of water availability in the province. The meeting was convened on the Speaker National Assembly's directives issu
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
CM condemns rape, murder in Mardan

CM condemns rape, murder in Mardan

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the incident of rape-cum-murder of a four-year girl Asma in Mardan area of Khyber Pakhtunkhawa. He has extended heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family and termed it as most atrocious and hig
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Government land, houses Senate body seeks details of illegal occupancy

Government land, houses Senate body seeks details of illegal occupancy

Senate Standing Committee on Housing and Works met on Wednesday here, at Sindh Secretariat, and discussed the issues of encroachment and illegal occupation in the federal government residential colonies/societies and on FMHW land in different localities o
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
IBA, in cooperation with Martin Dow, sets up health centre

IBA, in cooperation with Martin Dow, sets up health centre

The Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi in collaboration with Martin Dow inaugurated a dedicated health facility at its main campus on Tuesday. The Health Center has been set up to provide quality healthcare facilities for IBA staff, stude
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
KU bans sale, consumption of chewing tobacco

KU bans sale, consumption of chewing tobacco

The University of Karachi (KU) on Wednesday imposed ban on consumption and sale of chewing tobacco items - Gutka, Pan, Chalia - and smoking in varsity premises. KU has notified fresh code of conduct for students that prohibits any activity against the ide
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Garment sector not invited in ISB moot: Bilawani
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Garment sector not invited in ISB moot: Bilawani

The Garments Sector of Pakistan shows utmost surprise being ignored and not invited in the meeting on 'Garments Manufacturing Units Project' under the chair of Federal Minister, Ministry of Planning, Development & Reforms at Islamabad on Wednesday. This w
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
US-Pak relationship

US-Pak relationship

That the US is again asking Pakistan to address the "continuing presence of the Haqqani network and other terrorist groups within its territory" is a sardonic comment on the White House's approach to the challenge of global terrorism; the Trump administra
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Trump still indistinguishable from business one year on
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Trump still indistinguishable from business one year on

A year ago Donald Trump ceded control of The Trump Organization to his adult sons, but refused to divest his assets, sparking a furious backlash from political opponents and ethics experts. Today his golf clubs in Florida and New Jersey, where he spent mo
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Reforming CPEC

Reforming CPEC

Energy crisis appears to be tapering off, thanks to the CPEC and non-CPEC projects which had been commissioned already or are to come on line by mid-2018, if not earlier. There has been criticism of CPEC in terms of transparency, its contractual terms and
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Clash of interests

Clash of interests

Faizabad, Trump tweet, Kasur, Balochistan...one after the other, like the stations you pass by in a speeding train. All received our default response: a lot of sound and fury. Then they fadeaway, fast as they came, to be overtaken by new ones. Is it some
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
FATA merger games

FATA merger games

The passing of the Supreme Court and High Court (Extension of Jurisdiction to FATA) Bill 2018 by the National Assembly the other day promised that the new day anticipated to be dawn for the people of the tribal areas had finally arrived, and not a moment
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
The PIA challenge

The PIA challenge

Daniyal Aziz, the new Privatisation Minister, in an interview to a foreign news agency reportedly stated that the government will try to privatise Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) before the general elections scheduled latest for early July this year
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
India's SC hears challenge to government ID scheme

India's SC hears challenge to government ID scheme

India's top court on Wednesday began hearing a challenge to the legality of a government identity scheme that holds biometric data on more than a billion people. The "Aadhaar" system uses fingerprints and iris scans to provide users a 12-digit unique iden
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Cut in global POL prices: Dar failed to cash in on opportunity

Cut in global POL prices: Dar failed to cash in on opportunity

The Dar-led Finance Ministry was unable to channel the fiscal space created due to a decline in the international price of petroleum products on GDP growth due to an inordinate focus on budget deficit reduction. Dar''s decision to increase rate of tax on
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Cut in global POL prices: Dar failed to cash in on opportunity

Cut in global POL prices: Dar failed to cash in on opportunity

The Dar-led Finance Ministry was unable to channel the fiscal space created due to a decline in the international price of petroleum products on GDP growth due to an inordinate focus on budget deficit reduction. Dar's decision to increase rate of tax on p
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (January 17, 2018) and the forecast for Thursday (January 18, 2018).

Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Cut in global POL prices: Dar failed to cash in on opportunity

Cut in global POL prices: Dar failed to cash in on opportunity

The Dar-led Finance Ministry was unable to channel the fiscal space created due to a decline in the international price of petroleum products on GDP growth due to an inordinate focus on budget deficit reduction. Dar's decision to increase rate of tax on p
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
NAB directs inquiry into Kachhi Kanal cost increase

NAB directs inquiry into Kachhi Kanal cost increase

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has decided to initiate an inquiry into escalation of construction cost of much-awaited Kachhi Canal Project from Rs 30 billion to Rs 120 billion. The project was inaugurated by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in S
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
NAB directs inquiry into Kachhi Kanal cost increase

NAB directs inquiry into Kachhi Kanal cost increase

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has decided to initiate an inquiry into escalation of construction cost of much-awaited Kachhi Canal Project from Rs 30 billion to Rs 120 billion. The project was inaugurated by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in S
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (January 17, 2018).

Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
NAB directs inquiry into Kachhi Kanal cost increase

NAB directs inquiry into Kachhi Kanal cost increase

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has decided to initiate an inquiry into escalation of construction cost of much-awaited Kachhi Canal Project from Rs 30 billion to Rs 120 billion. The project was inaugurated by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in S
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (January 17, 2018)

Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Koreas to form unified ice hockey team, march together in Olympics

Koreas to form unified ice hockey team, march together in Olympics

The two Koreas will field a combined women's ice hockey team and march together under one flag at next month's Winter Olympics in the South, Seoul said on Wednesday, after a new round of talks amid a thaw in cross-border ties. North and South Korea have b
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Koreas to form unified ice hockey team, march together in Olympics

Koreas to form unified ice hockey team, march together in Olympics

The two Koreas will field a combined women's ice hockey team and march together under one flag at next month's Winter Olympics in the South, Seoul said on Wednesday, after a new round of talks amid a thaw in cross-border ties. North and South Korea have b
Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:00am
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