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Print - 2018-04-17
Appointment of Pemra chairman: 'Search' committee constituted, SC told

Appointment of Pemra chairman: 'Search' committee constituted, SC told

The Supreme Court was informed on Monday that the federal government has constituted a 'search' committee comprising, among others, eminent personalities from media for the appointment of chairman Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra). Ch
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
PM to attend CHOGM-2018 in London
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PM to attend CHOGM-2018 in London

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi will lead Pakistan delegation to the 25th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM-2018), in London from April 18-20, 2018, Foreign Office said. According to Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr Mohammad Faisal, the Pr
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
KMC to make special arrangements for Shab-e-Barat

KMC to make special arrangements for Shab-e-Barat

Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) will make arrangements for the visitors who go to graveyards to pray for their deceased relatives or friends at night between 14 and 15 Shaaban that is called Shab-e-Barat. On directives of Karachi Mayor Waseem Akhta
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
MQM criticises Sindh government's approach to Karachi's transport woes

MQM criticises Sindh government's approach to Karachi's transport woes

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Bahadurabad on Monday termed the announcement of Sindh Government to ply ten buses from Metropole Hotel to Landhi a mockery of resolving the transport issue and said that such number of buses are too short to tackle the chro
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Standard tax rate on white crystalline sugar under study

Standard tax rate on white crystalline sugar under study

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is contemplating to increase the rate of sales tax from eight percent to the standard rate (17 percent) on white crystalline sugar in next budget 2018-19. According to details, the proposal to charge sales tax at standard ra
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
KW&SB accused of destroying Karachi's water network

KW&SB accused of destroying Karachi's water network

Sindh Water Commission Monday took strong notice of acute water shortage in Karachi and held Karachi Water & Sewerage Board (KW&SB) responsible for destroying the water supply & distribution network in the metropolis. The Commission also directed Sindh So
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Cell phone smuggling bid foiled

Cell phone smuggling bid foiled

Model Customs Collectorate (MCC), Preventive on Monday claimed to have foiled an attempt of smuggling cell phones worth Rs 2.1 million from a passenger, coming from Dubai. According to details, the preventive staff posted at Jinnah International Airport (
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Jinnah's vision for Pakistan highlighted

Jinnah's vision for Pakistan highlighted

Speakers at the meeting of Shura Hamdard Karachi chapter declared that the political narrative of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was his speech of 11 August 1947, which was his policy statement too, in first Constitutional Assembly of Pakistan and follo
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Domestic, non-domestic animals: SU organizes exhibition

Domestic, non-domestic animals: SU organizes exhibition

Sindh University has organized an exhibition through the platform of Department of Zoology to sensitize the department students on various ailments facing domestic and non-domestic animals in Sindh. The event also aims at inspiring students to begin refle
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
PTA seeks special relief package
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PTA seeks special relief package

Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA) chairman Amanullah Aftab has urged Prime Minister and Federal Commerce and Finance Ministers to announce special relief package for leather industry and also ensure immediate release of 'pending claims' to PTA's member e
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Political leaders of KP join PPP

Political leaders of KP join PPP

Various renowned political leaders of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) called on Asif Ali Zardari at Zardari House on Monday and announced joining PPP. The key political figures who joined PPP included former federal Finance Minister Nawabzada Mohsin Ali Khan, Pre
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Nurses continue their protest in Mardan for third consecutive day

Nurses continue their protest in Mardan for third consecutive day

Nurses of Mardan district on the third day continued their token strike on Monday against the PTI-led government for not implementing their upgradation decision, restructuring and other demands in almost all the public sector hospitals and health institut
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
'Commonwealth Big Lunch' hosted

'Commonwealth Big Lunch' hosted

The British Council in Pakistan and the British Deputy High Commission in partnership with SEED Ventures organised a Commonwealth Big Lunch at the British Council Library in Karachi to celebrate the Commonwealth community and build connections through foo
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Oath-taking by MPA once again put off owing to lack of quorum

Oath-taking by MPA once again put off owing to lack of quorum

The lack of quorum once again barred the minority MPA-elect, Baldev Kumar to be administered oath as member of the Khyber Pakthunkhwa Assembly Monday as the proceedings of the house were adjourned within a short period of seven minutes.
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
W&PD launches training programme for officers

W&PD launches training programme for officers

The Wildlife & Parks Department (W&PD) Punjab has launched a training series for its officers under 'Green Pakistan Programme' aimed at capacity building and performance improvement of the officers.
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Shahbaz, minister discuss various matters

Shahbaz, minister discuss various matters

Federal Minister for Defence Production Rana Tanvir Hussain on Monday called on Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and discussed different matters of mutual interest including political issues and public welfare projects.
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
KP police arrest 5622 proclaimed offenders in 1Q of CY

KP police arrest 5622 proclaimed offenders in 1Q of CY

Peshawar got first, Abbottabad second while Lakki Marwat stood at third position in the recovery of arms and ammunition in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, said a comparative statement issued here Monday. In recovery of narcotics, District Mansehra got 1st, Pes
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Speakers highlight modern knowledge of science, technology

Speakers highlight modern knowledge of science, technology

University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) vice chancellor Dr Muhammad Iqbal Zafar emphasized on taking measurers for illuminating the minds of youth with modern knowledge of science and technology. He was speaking at International Conference titled 'New
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Speakers for holding transparent, credible general elections

Speakers for holding transparent, credible general elections

Prominent political workers, journalists, educationalists jurists, social scientists, speaking at a national seminar on "Prerequisites of Timely & Transparent Elections 2018", have urged the government and the Election Commission of Pakistan to leave no s
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Budget 2018-19: Prime Minister to take final decision

Budget 2018-19: Prime Minister to take final decision

After remaining unable to develop consensus on the upcoming Budget 2018-19, both Ministry of Planning, Development and Reforms and Finance Ministry left it for Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to take final decision in this regard, it is learnt.
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
PSL's profit crosses $5 million mark: Sethi

PSL's profit crosses $5 million mark: Sethi

Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Najam Sethi on Monday said that the profit of this year Pakistan Super League (PSL) is crossing $5 million against the previous mega event which generated over $3 million. In an informal chat with a group of reporters
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Caretaker setup in Sindh: Izhar to consult Sattar, Siddiqui: Abidi

Caretaker setup in Sindh: Izhar to consult Sattar, Siddiqui: Abidi

Farooq Sattar-led Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) PIB group, despite defections to Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) and the Bahadurabad MQM, has one trump card up its sleeve: input in the formation of the caretaker setup in consultation with leader of
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Shahbaz criticises PPP, PTI

Shahbaz criticises PPP, PTI

Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) President Shahbaz Sharif Monday criticised his political opponents saying that one political party (PTI) has ruined the KP while the other (PPP) has wrecked havoc in the province of Sindh.
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Entire nation stands by judiciary: Imran

Entire nation stands by judiciary: Imran

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on Monday slammed PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif and its senior leaders for attacking institutions and warned them that the entire nation stands with the judiciary. Slamming the Sharifs over the firing incident
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Nawaz will be behind bars, claims Rashid

Nawaz will be behind bars, claims Rashid

Awami Muslim League (AML) president Sheikh Rashid once again claimed on Monday that former prime minister Nawaz Sharif will go to prison, adding that Sharif's politics will be finished before the general election.
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
HRCP says country failing on human rights

HRCP says country failing on human rights

Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP)said Monday that the country has failed to make progress on several issues over the past year, ranging from forced disappearances to women's rights and protection of religious minorities.
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Who is behind the attack on judge's residence?

Who is behind the attack on judge's residence?

How unfortunate and alarming it is that gunshots were fired twice at the residence of Supreme Court judge Syed Ijazul Hasan in a span of a few hours. Look at the audacity of the so-called "unidentified people", who did not once but twice on SC judge's res
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
J&J Baby Powder litigation takes new focus with asbestos claims

J&J Baby Powder litigation takes new focus with asbestos claims

A $117 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson and a supplier in favor of a man who said his asbestos-related cancer was caused by long-term use of J&J's Baby Powder could open a new front for thousands of cases claiming the widely-used product caused c
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Post-Cold War imperialism

Post-Cold War imperialism

The certainties of the Cold War era gave way after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 to the complexities of our present world. These complexities have been exacerbated by the blatant attempts by the US-led western powers to reshape the geopolitical
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
The rise in tax-to-GDP ratio
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The rise in tax-to-GDP ratio

The tax-to-GDP ratio combined of taxes collected by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has gone up appreciably over the last four years. It was 8.4% of the GDP in 2012-13. By 2016-17, it had increased by over two percentage points to reach 10.5% of the GD
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
The end or a new beginning?

The end or a new beginning?

In the latest blow to be suffered by former prime minister Nawaz Sharif since the Panama case verdict, the Supreme Court (SC) has held that disqualification from being a member of parliament under Article 62(1)(f) is for life or at least for as long as th
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Inflation versus growth
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Inflation versus growth

It is generally believed that any country's economic growth has a close relationship with inflation. A high-level of inflation or acute deflation can hurt growth while moderate level of inflation is more suited to the growth rate of an economy. To test th
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
First of Shaban tomorrow

First of Shaban tomorrow

The Shaban moon has not been sighted in the country, Ruet-i-Hilal Committee announced on Monday. The announcement was made by Chairman of the Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee, Mufti Munib-ur-Rehman, after chairing the meeting of the committee. The first of
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
First of Shaban tomorrow

First of Shaban tomorrow

The Shaban moon has not been sighted in the country, Ruet-i-Hilal Committee announced on Monday. The announcement was made by Chairman of the Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee, Mufti Munib-ur-Rehman, after chairing the meeting of the committee. The first of
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
New York Times, New Yorker win Pulitzer for Weinstein

New York Times, New Yorker win Pulitzer for Weinstein

The New York Times and The New Yorker on Monday won the Pulitzer Prize for public service, for revealing the Harvey Weinstein sexual misconduct scandal that spawned the MeToo cultural watershed.
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
New York Times, New Yorker win Pulitzer for Weinstein

New York Times, New Yorker win Pulitzer for Weinstein

The New York Times and The New Yorker on Monday won the Pulitzer Prize for public service, for revealing the Harvey Weinstein sexual misconduct scandal that spawned the MeToo cultural watershed.
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Afghanistan returns 'captured' soldier, five bodies?

Afghanistan returns 'captured' soldier, five bodies?

Afghan tribesmen on Monday returned a Pakistani soldier they captured in a deadly skirmish along the countries' border, as well as the bodies of five soldiers, the governor of Afghanistan's Khost province claimed. The soldier and the bodies were handed to
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Afghanistan returns 'captured' soldier, five bodies?

Afghanistan returns 'captured' soldier, five bodies?

Afghan tribesmen on Monday returned a Pakistani soldier they captured in a deadly skirmish along the countries' border, as well as the bodies of five soldiers, the governor of Afghanistan's Khost province claimed. The soldier and the bodies were handed to
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Fired FBI director Comey says Trump 'morally unfit'

Fired FBI director Comey says Trump 'morally unfit'

Former FBI director James Comey said in an ABC News interview on Sunday that US President Donald Trump is a dangerous, "morally unfit" leader doing "tremendous damage" to institutional and cultural norms. Comey, fired by Trump in May last year, was worrie
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Fired FBI director Comey says Trump 'morally unfit'

Fired FBI director Comey says Trump 'morally unfit'

Former FBI director James Comey said in an ABC News interview on Sunday that US President Donald Trump is a dangerous, "morally unfit" leader doing "tremendous damage" to institutional and cultural norms. Comey, fired by Trump in May last year, was worrie
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
China launches website to report foreign spies

China launches website to report foreign spies

China has stepped up its campaign against foreign espionage with a website in Mandarin and English encouraging people to report national security threats such as bids to "overthrow the socialist system".
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
China launches website to report foreign spies

China launches website to report foreign spies

China has stepped up its campaign against foreign espionage with a website in Mandarin and English encouraging people to report national security threats such as bids to "overthrow the socialist system".
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
China launches website to report foreign spies

China launches website to report foreign spies

China has stepped up its campaign against foreign espionage with a website in Mandarin and English encouraging people to report national security threats such as bids to "overthrow the socialist system".
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
China launches website to report foreign spies

China launches website to report foreign spies

China has stepped up its campaign against foreign espionage with a website in Mandarin and English encouraging people to report national security threats such as bids to "overthrow the socialist system".
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (April 16, 2018) and the forecast for Tuesday (April 17, 2018).

Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Crypto currencies: SBP bar credit positive: Moody''''s
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Crypto currencies: SBP bar credit positive: Moody''''s

Moody''''s Investors Service said the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) prohibited banks from dealing in virtual currencies, which is credit positive because it shields Pakistan''''s banks and other financial service entities from the significant risks that vi
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (April 16, 2018).

Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Crypto currencies: SBP bar credit positive: Moody''s
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Crypto currencies: SBP bar credit positive: Moody''s

Moody''s Investors Service said the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) prohibited banks from dealing in virtual currencies, which is credit positive because it shields Pakistan''s banks and other financial service entities from the significant risks that virtua
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Crypto currencies: SBP bar credit positive: Moody's
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Crypto currencies: SBP bar credit positive: Moody's

Moody's Investors Service said the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) prohibited banks from dealing in virtual currencies, which is credit positive because it shields Pakistan's banks and other financial service entities from the significant risks that virtual
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Crypto currencies: SBP bar credit positive: Moody's
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Crypto currencies: SBP bar credit positive: Moody's

Moody's Investors Service said the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) prohibited banks from dealing in virtual currencies, which is credit positive because it shields Pakistan's banks and other financial service entities from the significant risks that virtual
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Non-filers to be unable to purchase properties: Miftah

Non-filers to be unable to purchase properties: Miftah

The government has almost finalized broad contours of next fiscal year''s budget with an estimated federal outlay of Rs5.6 trillion and revenue collection - tax and non-tax Rs4.5 trillion. This was stated by Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance Dr Miftah
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Non-filers to be unable to purchase properties: Miftah

Non-filers to be unable to purchase properties: Miftah

The government has almost finalized broad contours of next fiscal year's budget with an estimated federal outlay of Rs5.6 trillion and revenue collection - tax and non-tax Rs4.5 trillion. This was stated by Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance Dr Miftah I
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (April 16, 2018)

Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Non-filers to be unable to purchase properties: Miftah

Non-filers to be unable to purchase properties: Miftah

The government has almost finalized broad contours of next fiscal year's budget with an estimated federal outlay of Rs5.6 trillion and revenue collection - tax and non-tax Rs4.5 trillion. This was stated by Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance Dr Miftah I
Published 17 Apr, 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 (April 16, 2018).

Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (April 16, 2018).

Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (April 16, 2018).

Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
LHC asks Pemra to stop broadcast of anti-judiciary speeches

LHC asks Pemra to stop broadcast of anti-judiciary speeches

The Lahore High Court on Monday directing the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) to stop broadcasting anti-judiciary speeches directed to dispose the complaints against Nawaz Sharif, his daughter Maryam Nawaz and other PML-N leaders wi
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
LHC asks Pemra to stop broadcast of anti-judiciary speeches

LHC asks Pemra to stop broadcast of anti-judiciary speeches

The Lahore High Court on Monday directing the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) to stop broadcasting anti-judiciary speeches directed to dispose the complaints against Nawaz Sharif, his daughter Maryam Nawaz and other PML-N leaders wi
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: firm trend
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THE RUPEE: firm trend

A kind of firmness prevailed on the money market on Monday as the rupee held week-end's levels against the dollar on Monday in the process of trading, money experts said. The rupee was almost inert in terms of the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 115.6
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: firm trend
Currency

THE RUPEE: firm trend

A kind of firmness prevailed on the money market on Monday as the rupee held week-end's levels against the dollar on Monday in the process of trading, money experts said. The rupee was almost inert in terms of the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 115.6
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
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