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Print - 2018-02-13
LCCI members asked to settle disputes through mediation

LCCI members asked to settle disputes through mediation

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged its members to settle their dispute that would save their precious time, money and business reputation. LCCI Acting President Khawaja Khawar Rashid and Vice President Zeshan Khalil said that even the L
Published 13 Feb, 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 (February 12, 2018).

Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Maleeha named among world's five successful women diplomats

Maleeha named among world's five successful women diplomats

Pakistan's Ambassador to the United Nations, Maleeha Lodhi has been named as one of the world's "five successful women diplomats" by a popular Russian news website, according to a report by Russia's official news agency. The report, citing the website, Ga
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Maleeha named among world's five successful women diplomats

Maleeha named among world's five successful women diplomats

Pakistan's Ambassador to the United Nations, Maleeha Lodhi has been named as one of the world's "five successful women diplomats" by a popular Russian news website, according to a report by Russia's official news agency. The report, citing the website, Ga
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (February 12, 2018)

Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
CJP seeks clarification from Urdu daily

CJP seeks clarification from Urdu daily

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar on Monday took notice of a news published in an Urdu daily attributing remarks to him and summoned its chief editor and publisher for a clarification. The Urdu daily on Monday prominently carried a story on
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
CJP seeks clarification from Urdu daily

CJP seeks clarification from Urdu daily

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar on Monday took notice of a news published in an Urdu daily attributing remarks to him and summoned its chief editor and publisher for a clarification. The Urdu daily on Monday prominently carried a story on
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
This high-handedness must stop

This high-handedness must stop

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi was approached by the Pakistan Taxpayers Advisors Association against tax officials' widespread practice to withdraw the tax claimed to be due from the private bank accounts of taxpayers even though the matter at that m
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (February 12, 2018).

Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
The party is not over yet?

The party is not over yet?

This newspaper in its editorial titled "'Brand' MQM [MQM-P] unravels further" (February 8, 2018) had concluded its argument by saying the following:
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Cost of the war on terror

Cost of the war on terror

A key magnitude which is quoted frequently by the Government is the cost to Pakistan of the war on terror. According to the estimates by the Ministry of Finance the cumulative cost from 2001-02 to 2016-17 is $123 billion. This, it is rightly argued, is su
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Asma Jahangir: A fighter against injustice to the last

Asma Jahangir: A fighter against injustice to the last

The entire country is reeling from the shock of Asma Jahangir's sudden passing away on February 11, 2018 and in mourning. Her unexpected death has elicited an unprecedented outpouring of grief and accolades for this icon of struggles for justice, human ri
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (February 12, 2018).

Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (February 12, 2018).

Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Power sector circular debt

Power sector circular debt

Marked improvement in electricity generation and transmission has found its strong reflection in country's export statistics. According to State Bank of Pakistan's 1st quarterly report 2017-18, the double-digit growth in exports took place on the back of
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (February 12, 2018) and the forecast for Tuesday (February 13, 2018).

Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
First phase of joint PN-RSNF naval exercise concludes

First phase of joint PN-RSNF naval exercise concludes

The first phase of Joint Naval Exercise Naseem Al Bahar XI being conducted at Port Al Jubail, KSA between Pakistan Navy (PN) and Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) has concluded. The first phase of exercise comprised of a series of harbor activities to provi
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Nine women among 10 killed in head-on collision

Nine women among 10 killed in head-on collision

Ten people including nine women lost their lives while three others received injuries in a head-on collision between a Suzuki pickup and a dumper on Hyderabad-Tando Muhammad Khan Road near Village Noonari on Monday morning. According to SSP Hyderabad, the
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Corps Commander Karachi visits Thar Coal-2 project

Corps Commander Karachi visits Thar Coal-2 project

Commander Karachi Corps Lieutenant General Shahid Baig Mirza has said that it's a matter of pride for him as a Pakistani to witness the grand energy project in progress in Thar Block II, under the control of the Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC). He
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Senate seats: Senate elections: resentment grows within party ranks

Senate seats: Senate elections: resentment grows within party ranks

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) are facing resentment within their party ranks over selection of Senate tickets to wealthy and blue eyed candidates. Background discussions with various PML-N loyalists revealed serio
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Zainab's case: ATC frames charges against accused

Zainab's case: ATC frames charges against accused

An anti-terrorism court on Monday framed charges against Imran Ali, an alleged murderer of Zainab of Kasur. The accused refused to accept the charges after which the court indicted him in the case and started regular trial in Kot Lakhpat Jail. The prosecu
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
PTI will reform all institutions if voted to power: Imran

PTI will reform all institutions if voted to power: Imran

Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has said that he is against the capitalism and believes in Islamic welfare state model, adding if his party comes into power then it will reform all state institutions. Talking to media persons here on Mo
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
NAB chief approves inquiries into malpractices
Exchange

NAB chief approves inquiries into malpractices

The Executive Board meeting of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) presided by its Chairman; Former Justice Javed Iqbal approved holding several inquiries and initiating investigations into alleged malpractices by organizations and individuals. The chair
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
PBA expresses deep sorrow over Asma's death

PBA expresses deep sorrow over Asma's death

In a statement issued in Karachi, the Executive Committee and members of Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) expressed their deep sorrow and grief over the sad demise of Asma Jahangir, Senior Advocate Supreme Court. Asma Jehangir was one of the most f
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Lawyers mourn death

Lawyers mourn death

The legal fraternity on Monday observed a day of mourning over the sad demise of Asma Jahangir. The judicial work also remained at low pace and majority of the lawyers abstained from routine work. The lawyers spent most of their time while sitting in the
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
DG CAA, MD OPF summoned by Supreme Court

DG CAA, MD OPF summoned by Supreme Court

Supreme Court on Monday asked director general (DG) Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and managing director (MD) Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) to appear before the court in response to a suo motu case regarding inconvenience to passengers in baggage h
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Special reference today: Senate condoles death of Asma Jahangir

Special reference today: Senate condoles death of Asma Jahangir

The Senate passed a resolution on Monday condoling the sad demise of great human rights champion Asma Jahangir who breathed her last at the age of 66. The resolution moved by Leader of the House in Senate Raja Zafarul Haq was unanimously adopted by the Ho
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
National Assembly speaker admonishes secretaries

National Assembly speaker admonishes secretaries

Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Monday admonished Secretary Petroleum and Secretary Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) on their absence from the session. During a calling attention notice regarding distribution and insta
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Fawad appointed PTI information secretary

Fawad appointed PTI information secretary

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has appointed Fawad Chaudhry as the party's central information secretary, says a press release issued here on Monday. He will head the formal and informal media departments and will regulate and communicate with media as pe
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Academic session of schools, colleges begins from April 1

Academic session of schools, colleges begins from April 1

Government of Sindh has decided that academic session of the schools, colleges and Cambridge O and A level would commence from 1st April, in Sindh. The decision has been made in Steering Committee on Education presided over by Sindh Minister for Education
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
SU awards nine PhD, 18 M Phil degrees

SU awards nine PhD, 18 M Phil degrees

Meeting of the Advanced Studies and Research Board (ASRB) of University of Sindh was held at Vice Chancellor's office on Monday with SU Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Fateh Muhammad Burfat in the chair. The meeting approved award of PhD degrees to nine scho
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Mayor urges doctors, professors to ensure punctuality

Mayor urges doctors, professors to ensure punctuality

Mayor Karachi Wasim Akhtar urged doctors, professors and medical superintendents of KMC hospitals to ensure punctuality on duty and pay full attention to providing best medical treatment to patients. He was talking to a delegation of KMC-run Sobhraj Mater
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Rains, snowfall likely in upcountry areas

Rains, snowfall likely in upcountry areas

More rains and snowfall are expected in most parts of upcountry in the next 24 hours, as Chaklala received 57 mm of downpour on Monday, Met Office said. The heavy snowfall plunged Malamjabba by three feet deep in the last 24 hours which pulled down temper
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Rabita Committee is sole decision-making body: Farrogh Naseem

Rabita Committee is sole decision-making body: Farrogh Naseem

Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan leader Barrister Farrogh Naseem said on Monday that there is no legal value of Dr Farooq Sattar-called general workers meeting because as per party's constitution Rabita Committee is the sole decision-making body. Barrist
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Supreme Court expresses dissatisfaction over arrangements at airports

Supreme Court expresses dissatisfaction over arrangements at airports

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed dissatisfaction over sub-standard management of airports by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). A three-member bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar heard the case and expressed dissatisfact
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
FIA summons PSP's Sagheer in case against Altaf

FIA summons PSP's Sagheer in case against Altaf

Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Monday summoned former Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Dr Sagheer Ahmad in a case against the MQM founder regarding allegations of money laundering, illegal purchase of weapons and RAW funding. An official source s
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Sindh chief minister seeks state funeral for Asma

Sindh chief minister seeks state funeral for Asma

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Monday requested the federal government in writing for state funeral of Human Rights activist and lawyer Asma Jahangir, who passed away Sunday. In a letter to Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, the provincial
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Dar worked harder for country's economy: Marriyum

Dar worked harder for country's economy: Marriyum

Minister of State for Information Marriyum Aurangzeb says Senate nomination papers of Ishaq Dar were rejected on baseless reasons. In a statement on Monday, she said PML-N will not accept this rejection on technical objections and will appeal against this
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Budget proposals: SMEDA initiates consultative process

Budget proposals: SMEDA initiates consultative process

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) has initiated a nation-wide consultation process to solicit inputs for federal budget 2018-19 by approaching around 250 SME stakeholders including SMEs, chambers of commerce & industry, trade
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Budget proposals: SMEDA initiates consultative process

Budget proposals: SMEDA initiates consultative process

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) has initiated a nation-wide consultation process to solicit inputs for federal budget 2018-19 by approaching around 250 SME stakeholders including SMEs, chambers of commerce & industry, trade
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Jawed Ghori nominated as GBM of SITE

Jawed Ghori nominated as GBM of SITE

Government of Sindh nominates Jawed Ali Ghori as General Body Member (GBM) of SITE Ltd. He is Chairman of Matco Foods and a prominent rice exporter.
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
300 feeders face tripping problem in LESCO region

300 feeders face tripping problem in LESCO region

As many as 300 feeders in the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) region faced tripping due to rain which led to long power cuts in various parts of the city on Monday. Different spells of rain after various intervals led to a failure of the transmissi
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
'Human Development Forum' being held today

'Human Development Forum' being held today

The Planning & Development Department in collaboration with Urban Unit is organizing a two-day International level stakeholder event titled Human Development Forum, here today. The forum will be attended by 500 delegates including Ministers, Government Of
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Exporters bag $3 million orders at 'Fruit Logistica'

Exporters bag $3 million orders at 'Fruit Logistica'

Exporters bagged some $3 million export orders at the recently held exhibition 'Fruit Logistica' in Berlin. Buyers from more than 30 countries participated in the exhibition and showed deep interest in buying fruits & vegetables from Pakistan. They demons
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
H&H announces remittance reward scheme
Exchange

H&H announces remittance reward scheme

In order to promote home remittances through legal channel, H&H Exchange Company has announced launch of a mega reward scheme for beneficiaries of home remittances through Western Union. According to H&H Exchange Company Chairman Haji Haroon in collaborat
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
AJ&K President visits Aman Foundation

AJ&K President visits Aman Foundation

Sardar Masood Khan, President Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K) visited The Aman Foundation, to see the efforts made by the development sector in the education and health sectors of the society. President AJ&K visited the Aman Tech building where he interacte
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Fire breaks out in PSX building
Exchange

Fire breaks out in PSX building

A fire broke out in rooftop of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Broker's building on Monday. According to PSX statement the fire broke out in PSX broker's building at 3:40 pm, which was managed through PSX's firefighting system within 40 minutes without hamp
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Condolence

Condolence

"Sarmad Ali, President and Umer Mujib Shami, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) have expressed profound grief on behalf of APNS office-bearers and members of the Executive Committee over the sad demise of Shah Maqsood Ahmed fa
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Iran hands over 45 illegal immigrants

Iran hands over 45 illegal immigrants

The Iranian authorities have handed over 45 illegal Pakistani immigrants to FIA at Taftan border. The detained people were living in Iran without valid travelling documents and were arrested in different cities of Iran and deported.
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Towel export grows to $381.232 million in July-December

Towel export grows to $381.232 million in July-December

The country's towel export grew to $381.232 million in July-December 2017, up by 0.33 percent, official figures say. Growth in towel export now stands at $1.251 million in July-December 2017 from $379.981 million in July-December 2016, Pakistan Bureau of
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Conference on pulses, grains held

Conference on pulses, grains held

Pakistan's first Pulses and Grains Conference was held on Sunday hosted by Pakistan Pulses Importers Association (PPIA). The conference was organized in collaboration with Australian Trade and Investment Commission-Austrade (A department of the Government
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
USC sets up quality assurance wing

USC sets up quality assurance wing

The new strategy evolved for Utility Stores to harmonize its timing requirements. Quality assurance department has been established in the institution to improve the quality of food items. According to the details, the Utility Stores Corporation of Pakist
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
OPF spells out its performance

OPF spells out its performance

Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) is a government organization mandated to protect the rights of overseas Pakistanis for the past 40 years. It has played a pivotal role in highlighting the problems faced by overseas Pakistanis and providing viable solu
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
ANP leaders condole Asma Jahangir's demise

ANP leaders condole Asma Jahangir's demise

Awami National Party (ANP) central and provincial leaders have expressed profound grief and sorrow over the demise of well-known lawyer, rights activist and former president of Supreme Court Bar Association, Asma Jahangir.
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Bone marrow extraction: CM orders probe

Bone marrow extraction: CM orders probe

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has taken strict notice of a news item aired in a section of the media about extracting bone marrow from girls in Hafizabad. He has ordered to investigate the matter and also sought a report from the DPO Hafizabad. He
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Seven die of suffocation in Murree

Seven die of suffocation in Murree

As many as seven people have been killed due to incidents of suffocations in various areas of Murree on Monday. According to details, newly-wed couple died of suffocation in the area of Kashmiri Bazar, Village Essiwal. Shaukat tied-knot on Sunday but he a
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
More air cargo routes needed to enhance exports to China

More air cargo routes needed to enhance exports to China

More international air cargo routes between Pakistan and China's inland cities are needed to enhance seafood and fruits exports from Pakistan to China. In 2017, exports to Pakistan from China stood at $18.3 billion, while China's imports from Pakistan tot
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Shipment of seafood to Xinjiang termed 'a milestone in connectivity'

Shipment of seafood to Xinjiang termed 'a milestone in connectivity'

The first shipment of about 1,150 kilograms of seafood imported directly from Pakistan has arrived in Urumqi, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. According to the Chinese media, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has received an
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Additional charge

Additional charge

Senior Member Inland Revenue Policy, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Dr Muhammad Iqbal has been assigned the additional charge of the post of Member (IR-Operations) FBR with immediate effect until further orders. The FBR issued a notification to this
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
FBR to prescribe documentation, CbC reporting requirements
Exchange

FBR to prescribe documentation, CbC reporting requirements

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to prescribe new documentation and country-by-country (CbC) reporting requirements under Multilateral Competent Authorities Agreements for taxpayers to furnish CbC reports and other information pertaining to
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
UK business team visits Standard Chartered, discusses various projects

UK business team visits Standard Chartered, discusses various projects

The UK Prime Minister's Trade Envoy to Pakistan Rehman Chishti MP led a delegation of six senior business representatives from the UK's financial, legal and professional services sector to discuss UK commercial participation in infrastructure projects in
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Cricket South Africa investigates Imran Tahir racial slur
Exchange

Cricket South Africa investigates Imran Tahir racial slur

South African leg-spinner Imran Tahir was allegedly subjected to racial abuse during the fourth one-day international against India at the Wanderers Stadium last Saturday. In a brief statement, Cricket South Africa said it was aware of video footage of Ta
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Palm oil climbs to one-month peak
Vegetable Oil

Palm oil climbs to one-month peak

Malaysian palm oil futures rose to their highest in a month on Monday evening, charting a fourth day of gains after supportive export data from the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB). The benchmark palm oil contract for April delivery on the Bursa Malaysia D
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Raw sugar climbs; New York cocoa slips

Raw sugar climbs; New York cocoa slips

Raw sugar futures edged higher on Monday, extending gains on speculative short-covering and expectations for tighter nearby supply, while cocoa prices slipped on chart-based selling. March raw sugar was up 0.14 cents, or 1 percent, at 13.81 cents per lb b
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Gold surges in Asia

Gold surges in Asia

Gold prices rose on Monday as the US dollar slipped after last week's rally though investors are watching for inflation data from the United States later this week for signs of the intensity of expected US interest rate increases.
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Gold rises in Europe
Currency

Gold rises in Europe

Gold prices rose on Monday as the dollar steadied, but gains are expected to be muted ahead of inflation data from the United States later this week that could mean US interest rates rise faster than expected. Spot gold was up 0.4 percent at $1,321.28 an
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soya, wheat and corn up

US MIDDAY: soya, wheat and corn up

US soyabean futures rallied on Monday, led higher by a surging soyameal market, on fresh concerns about hot and dry weather limiting crop production in Argentina, traders said. Wheat futures also rose, with the benchmark Chicago Board of Trade March futur
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold moves up

US MIDDAY: gold moves up

Gold prices rose on Monday as the dollar eased, but gains are expected to be muted ahead of inflation data from the United States later this week that could mean US interest rates rise faster than expected. Spot gold was up 0.5 percent at $1,323.16 an oun
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Baseball: former MLB pitcher Loaiza arrested on drug charges

Baseball: former MLB pitcher Loaiza arrested on drug charges

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Esteban Loaiza, a two-time All-Star who won 126 games playing for eight teams, has been arrested in California on drug charges, authorities said. The Mexican-born Loaiza, 46, was arrested on Friday, the San Diego Count
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Football fans to return to stadiums for Egypt league games

Football fans to return to stadiums for Egypt league games

Limited numbers of football fans are to be allowed into stadiums for league matches in Egypt for the first time since deadly riots in 2012, the country's football federation said Monday. Mostafa Tantawi, a spokesman for the federation, told AFP that up to
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
St Andrews to stage 150th British Open in 2021

St Andrews to stage 150th British Open in 2021

The 150th British Open will be played on the Old Course at St Andrews, tournament organisers announced Monday. Situated in the seaside town of the same name, northeast of Edinburgh, St Andrews is known as the 'home of golf'.
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Turkey warns US to make or break strained ties

Turkey warns US to make or break strained ties

Turkey on Monday warned the United States it was time to either make or break ties between the NATO allies that have strained badly over the Turkish operation in Syria, days ahead of key talks with Washington's top diplomat. US Secretary of State Rex Till
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Tillerson in Egypt at start of Middle East tour

Tillerson in Egypt at start of Middle East tour

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson held talks Monday in Cairo with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry at the start of a Middle East tour. Tillerson landed in Cairo late Sunday and had dinner with Shoukry.
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Syria fighting worse since call for truce: UN

Syria fighting worse since call for truce: UN

Fighting has only worsened in Syria in the week since the United Nations called for a month-long ceasefire, the UN's humanitarian coordinator in Damascus warned Monday. The UN made an urgent plea last Tuesday for warring sides in Syria to temporarily lay
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Spring Polo Cup 2018 begins

Spring Polo Cup 2018 begins

The 12-goal Spring Polo Cup 018 will stroll into action here at the Lahore Polo Club (LPC) ground on Tuesday (today). Lahore Polo Club President Irfan Ali Hyder has said that top eight teams have been participating in this 12-gaol tournament, which includ
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Bach dismisses 'hijack' fears as unified Korean team thrashed again

Bach dismisses 'hijack' fears as unified Korean team thrashed again

Olympic chief Thomas Bach dismissed concerns North Korea had tried to "hijack" the Pyeongchang Winter Games on Monday as the unified Korean ice hockey team saw their hopes dashed after another heavy defeat. On a day when strong winds caused a series of fa
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Rusty Serena defeated on long-awaited return

Rusty Serena defeated on long-awaited return

Serena Williams made her long-awaited comeback to tennis on Sunday but the 23-time Grand Slam title winner and former world number one suffered defeat, playing alongside big sister Venus in a Fed Cup dead rubber. They lost 6-2, 6-3 to the Dutch pairing of
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Dutch skater Wust eclipses Blankers-Koen with fifth gold

Dutch skater Wust eclipses Blankers-Koen with fifth gold

Speed skater Ireen Wust surpassed legendary sprinter Fanny Blankers-Koen as she became the first Dutch athlete to win five Olympic gold medals on Monday. Wust, 31, won the 1,500m at the Pyeongchang Winter Games in 1min, 54.35secs, defeating Japan's Miho T
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Smith wins Border Medal

Smith wins Border Medal

Australia cricket captain Steve Smith capped off a golden 12 months by winning his second Allan Border Medal in Melbourne on Monday. Smith, hailed as the country's finest batsman since Donald Bradman, polled 246 votes, well ahead of two-time medal winner
Published 13 Feb, 2018 12:00am
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