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Print - 2018-04-27
Champions Trophy to be replaced with world T20 tournament

Champions Trophy to be replaced with world T20 tournament

The International Cricket Council said Thursday it will kill off the Champions Trophy tournament and replace it with a world T20 championship that will be held every two years. The death-knell for the 50-over Champions Trophy is the latest stage of effort
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Arthur eager for Pakistan to resume full home schedule

Arthur eager for Pakistan to resume full home schedule

Nine years on from the armed attack on the Sri Lanka team bus in Lahore, Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur says he hopes "we're really close" to the world's leading teams touring there again. International cricket in Pakistan was effectively suspended for seve
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
PCB chief plays down star's antics at India border

PCB chief plays down star's antics at India border

Pakistan cricket chief Najam Sethi Thursday played down allegations that the national team's star pacer Hasan Ali overstepped the mark during an appearance at the border where he squared off with Indian soldiers.
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Messi scores in EU court battle to trademark name

Messi scores in EU court battle to trademark name

Lionel Messi, the world's top earning footballer, won a legal battle Thursday to register his name as a trademark to sell sports goods after an EU court ruled that he is too famous to be confused with other businesses.
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Messi scores in EU court battle to trademark name

Messi scores in EU court battle to trademark name

Lionel Messi, the world's top earning footballer, won a legal battle Thursday to register his name as a trademark to sell sports goods after an EU court ruled that he is too famous to be confused with other businesses.
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Turkey emergency laws create 'climate of fear': Amnesty

Turkey emergency laws create 'climate of fear': Amnesty

Amnesty International on Thursday accused the Turkish government of creating a "chilling climate of fear" across society and curtailing the work of human rights activists since a failed 2016 coup. The rights group said freedom of expression and the right
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
White House doctor withdraws bid for US cabinet job

White House doctor withdraws bid for US cabinet job

US President Donald Trump's doctor Ronny Jackson withdrew his nomination to head the Department of Veterans Affairs on Thursday following allegations he improperly handed out drugs and was drunk at work. The withdrawal - just the latest staffing upset in
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Senate approves Pompeo as US secretary of state

Senate approves Pompeo as US secretary of state

The US Senate voted Thursday to approve former CIA director Mike Pompeo as secretary of state Thursday, after a bruising battle by Democrats against President Donald Trump's nominee. The approval came in time for Pompeo to lead the US delegation to Nato f
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Multiple injuries in US oil refinery explosion

Multiple injuries in US oil refinery explosion

Several people were injured by an explosion and fire at an oil refinery in the Midwestern US state of Wisconsin on Thursday, officials said. The incident took place around 10:06 am (1506 GMT) at the Husky Energy oil refinery in the city of Superior, local
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
UK corporate giants sign pact to cut plastic waste

UK corporate giants sign pact to cut plastic waste

More than 40 British companies including major retailers and soft drinks companies on Thursday pledged to eliminate unneccessary plastic packaging as part of an anti-pollution push. The 42 firms, responsible for 80 percent of plastic packaging sold in Bri
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Strongman Haftar back in Libya after long absence

Strongman Haftar back in Libya after long absence

Libyan military strongman Khalifa Haftar returned Thursday to the eastern city of Benghazi after a long absence, including for treatment in a Paris hospital, an AFP correspondent reported.
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Afghan politician shot dead

Afghan politician shot dead

Gunmen killed a provincial deputy governor and three others in an ambush in Afghanistan on Thursday, officials said, as the Taliban carried out a spate of attacks across the country after launching their spring offensive.
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
China sends bombers around Taiwan

China sends bombers around Taiwan

China flew bombers and fighter jets around Taiwan on Thursday, officials said, in a new show of force that the defence ministry said was directed at "independence forces" on the self-ruled island. H-6K bombers, early warning aircraft, reconnaissance plane
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Merkel heads for tough Trump talks on trade, Iran nuclear deal

Merkel heads for tough Trump talks on trade, Iran nuclear deal

German Chancellor Angela Merkel visits US President Donald Trump on Friday for a last-ditch European effort to prevent a transatlantic trade war and save the Iran nuclear deal. Merkel's working trip is expected to be far more business-like than this week'
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
South Korea's Moon to meet North Korea's Kim at border for summit

South Korea's Moon to meet North Korea's Kim at border for summit

South Korean President Moon Jae-in will greet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Friday as the latter crosses a military demarcation line to enter the South for the first summit between the two sides in more than a decade, South Korea said.
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
13 children dead after train hits school bus in India

13 children dead after train hits school bus in India

At least 13 children were killed and five critically injured Thursday after a train smashed into a small school bus in northern India, an official said. The students, all aged below 10, were being driven to class in Uttar Pradesh state when a passenger tr
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Macron calls for global cooperation to cut off funds to extremists

Macron calls for global cooperation to cut off funds to extremists

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday called for more cooperation to deny jihadist movements the financing they need to carry out attacks, as dozens of ministers met to discuss how to cut off funds for extremists. France's top anti-terror prosecuto
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Shanghai aluminium down
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Shanghai aluminium down

The most-traded June aluminium contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange closed down 0.5 percent at 14,365 yuan ($2,272.08) a tonne on Thursday as the deadline extension to comply with US sanctions on Rusal, one of the world's biggest aluminium producers,
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Aluminium rises after volatile day on Rusal sanctions
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Aluminium rises after volatile day on Rusal sanctions

Aluminium ended higher on Thursday after lurching up and down as investors speculated about whether US sanctions on Russian producer Rusal would be lifted. Morning losses were recovered as investors bet that Russian billionaire and Rusal shareholder Oleg
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
China end-March crude oil stocks down 2.4 percent

China end-March crude oil stocks down 2.4 percent

China's refined oil product inventory dropped in March from a month before, easing worries that record processing rates could stoke a fuel glut in the world's largest energy consumer. Fuel stocks in March fell 0.55 percent from February to 21.44 million t
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Oil prices gain on Iran sanctions worries

Oil prices gain on Iran sanctions worries

Oil prices gained on Thursday as the risk of renewed US sanctions on Iran, plunging Venezuelan output, and robust global demand shook off the effects of a strong dollar. Global benchmark Brent crude futures gained 74 cents to settle at $74.52 a barrel, wh
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Rubber falls
Exchange

Rubber falls

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures fell on Thursday, weighed down by oversupply in Asia and weaker Shanghai futures. Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) futures, which set the tone for rubber prices in Southeast Asia, have been under pressure as inventories in A
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Palm oil drops to one-week low
Vegetable Oil

Palm oil drops to one-week low

Malaysian palm oil futures ended lower on Thursday evening, having slipped to the bottom of their recent trading range, as weakening demand kept the tone bearish. The benchmark palm oil contract for July delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
New York cocoa falls from 1-1/2-year high, sugar bounces

New York cocoa falls from 1-1/2-year high, sugar bounces

New York cocoa futures on ICE turned lower after rallying to a 1-1/2-year high on Thursday, pressured by profit-taking, while sugar prices bounced above the prior session's multiyear lows. July New York cocoa settled down $34, or 1.2 percent, at $2,802 pe
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Gold falls in New York
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Gold falls in New York

Gold slumped to a five-week low on Wednesday as the dollar jumped and US Treasury yields continued to rise on signs of US economic strength and an easing in the US-China trade conflict. The benchmark US 10-year Treasury yield breached 3 percent on Tuesday
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Gold hovers near five-week low in Asia

Gold hovers near five-week low in Asia

Gold prices stuck to a narrow range on Thursday, hovering near five-week lows hit in the previous session, pressured by a stronger dollar and a rise in US Treasury yields. Spot gold was up 0.1 percent at $1,324.61 per ounce at 0656 GMT, a day after it fel
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Gold down in Europe

Gold down in Europe

Gold prices hovered near five-week lows on Thursday as higher US bond yields and a stronger dollar dampened interest in bullion. Worries about the growing supply of US government debt and inflationary pressures from rising oil prices this week pushed US 1
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
US MIDDAY: corn, wheat ease

US MIDDAY: corn, wheat ease

US corn futures eased on Thursday on a round of profit-taking following a rally to a nine-month high, with forecasts for improved planting weather in key growing areas also weighing on prices, traders said. Profit-taking also pressured wheat futures, whic
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold drops

US MIDDAY: gold drops

Gold prices hovered near five-week lows on Thursday as a stronger US dollar and lofty US bond yields dampened interest in bullion. Spot gold dropped 0.4 percent at $1,317.31 per ounce by 1:40 p.m. EDT (1740 GMT), while US gold June futures settled down $4
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Waste Expo in US: USCS leading delegation of 10 Pakistani companies

Waste Expo in US: USCS leading delegation of 10 Pakistani companies

The United States Commercial Service (USCS) is leading a delegation of 10 Pakistani companies to Waste Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, from April 23-26, 2018. Waste Expo, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, is the largest waste, recycling, and orga
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Hyatt Hotel case: PAC panel asks NAB to present inquiry report

Hyatt Hotel case: PAC panel asks NAB to present inquiry report

A parliamentary panel on Thursday directed the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to present the inquiry report on Grand Hyatt Hotel Islamabad by May 8. The subcommittee of the Public Accounts Committee which met here under the chairmanship of Mian Abdu
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Economic Survey sans rate of unemployment

Economic Survey sans rate of unemployment

The Economic Survey of Pakistan 2017-18 did not compute the rate of unemployment for the ongoing year though it is of critical importance to the general public. Economic Survey 2016-17 gave the unemployment rate at 6 percent for rural areas and 8 percent
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Economic Survey sans rate of unemployment

Economic Survey sans rate of unemployment

The Economic Survey of Pakistan 2017-18 did not compute the rate of unemployment for the ongoing year though it is of critical importance to the general public. Economic Survey 2016-17 gave the unemployment rate at 6 percent for rural areas and 8 percent
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Pace of growth in revenue remains slow during 2017-18

Pace of growth in revenue remains slow during 2017-18

The pace of growth in revenue remained slow during 2017-18 as compared to 2016-17, primarily due to low Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) tax revenues and provincial taxes, according to Economic Survey (2017-18) issued here on Thursday. According to the Econ
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Pakistani's stem cell transplanted in Shanghai

Pakistani's stem cell transplanted in Shanghai

A 30-year-old Pakistani man successfully received transplantation of cord blood hematopoietic stem cells provided by China Stem Cell Group at Shanghai General Hospital's Southern Division in Songjiang district, Chinese media reported on Thursday. He was t
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Gas contribution to energy mix down 8 percent

Gas contribution to energy mix down 8 percent

Pakistan Economic Survey 2017-18 reveals that during (July-February) 2017-18 natural gas contribution to the primary energy supply mix of the country declined by 8 percent as compared to the comparable period of the year before.
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Literacy rate declines by 2 percent

Literacy rate declines by 2 percent

Public expenditure on education has decreased to 2.2 percent of the GDP in fiscal year 2017-18 as compared to 2.3 percent of GDP in fiscal year 2016-17, which is the lowest in the region, while literacy rate declined from 60 percent to 58 percent, reveale
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Silkbank earns Rs 401 million profit before tax

Silkbank earns Rs 401 million profit before tax

The Board of Directors of Silkbank Limited, in its meeting held on Thursday, reviewed the performance of the Bank and approved the financial statements for the first quarter ended March 31st, 2018. The Bank has posted a profit before tax of Rs 401 million
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Silkbank earns Rs 401 million profit before tax

Silkbank earns Rs 401 million profit before tax

The Board of Directors of Silkbank Limited, in its meeting held on Thursday, reviewed the performance of the Bank and approved the financial statements for the first quarter ended March 31st, 2018. The Bank has posted a profit before tax of Rs 401 million
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
PJBF promoting trade ties between Pakistan and Japan

PJBF promoting trade ties between Pakistan and Japan

A-25 member business mission of Pakistan-Japan Business Forum (PJBF), under the leadership of Kalim Farooqui Vice Chairman PJBF is currently in Japan to seek opportunities to further boost trade and investment between Pakistan and Japan.
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
GE to build Power Cement's grid station

GE to build Power Cement's grid station

GE Power's Grid Solutions business was recently awarded a contract by Power Cement Limited (PCL), a company of Arif Habib Group, to design, manufacture and deliver a 132/6.3 kV air-insulated switchgear (AIS) grid station that will support the organization
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
APBF slams move to hike power tariff

APBF slams move to hike power tariff

The All Pakistan Business Forum has condemned the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) for proposing raise in electricity tariff to facilitate the DISCOs, under fuel price adjustment, asking the authorities to reduce electricity and gas tariff particula
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
BOP announces financial results of first quarter

BOP announces financial results of first quarter

A meeting of the Board of Directors of The Bank of Punjab (BOP) was held on April 25, 2018 wherein Annual Audited Financial Statements of the Bank for the year ended December 31, 2017 and un-audited financial statements for 1st quarter of year 2018 ended
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
BOP announces financial results of first quarter

BOP announces financial results of first quarter

A meeting of the Board of Directors of The Bank of Punjab (BOP) was held on April 25, 2018 wherein Annual Audited Financial Statements of the Bank for the year ended December 31, 2017 and un-audited financial statements for 1st quarter of year 2018 ended
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Punjab government doubles DAP fertilizer's subsidy
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Punjab government doubles DAP fertilizer's subsidy

Secretary Agriculture Punjab Muhammad Mahmood has said that the provincial government has doubled subsidy over Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilizer from Rs 150 to Rs 300 per bag. Secretary Agriculture disclosed that the subsidy would also be given to al
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Dengue workers baton-charged in Lahore

Dengue workers baton-charged in Lahore

Police on Thursday used water cannon, fired tear-gas shells and resorted to baton charge to take control over a protest of dengue workers demanding immediate notification for the regularization of their jobs.
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Saarc SVPs, VPs moot begins today

Saarc SVPs, VPs moot begins today

Pakistan will host three-day meeting of all senior vice presidents and all vice presidents from SAARC member countries on Friday (today) to chalk out strategies to materialize its vision 2030 for the common betterment of the people of the South Asia.
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Punjab Cabinet approves amendment in Registration Act

Punjab Cabinet approves amendment in Registration Act

The Punjab Cabinet, which met here on Thursday with the Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif in the chair, accorded approval for amendment in the Registration Act, 1908, to regulate and supervise the deed writing profession.
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Disgruntled PTI MPA submits privilege motion against Imran

Disgruntled PTI MPA submits privilege motion against Imran

A disgruntled PTI legislator Yasin Khan Khalil on Thursday submitted a privilege motion against chairman PTI Imran Khan to summon him to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly to present proofs of the allegations levelled by him against the members. Otherwise, in ca
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
FED's third-tier on cigarettes may be retained

FED's third-tier on cigarettes may be retained

Finance Bill 2018 has proposed to retain third tier (third slab) of federal excise duty (FED) on cigarettes in 2018-19 with increase in the incidence of the FED for all three excise slabs on this item.
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Punjab government launches DTP booster vaccine

Punjab government launches DTP booster vaccine

The Punjab government on Thursday launched DTP booster (pentavalent) vaccine making it a part of the EPI programme. The new vaccine will protect children against diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus.
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
CRI-Roots Millennium Confucius Classroom conducts Youth Chinese Test

CRI-Roots Millennium Confucius Classroom conducts Youth Chinese Test

CRI-Roots Millennium Confucius Classroom conducted Youth Chinese Test (YCT) at Roots Millennium Schools' One World Campus E-11/4, Islamabad here on Thursday, says a press release. As many as 15 Chinese Language Teachers from CRI-Roots Millennium Confucius
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Two die in fireworks unit blast

Two die in fireworks unit blast

Two persons were burnt alive and three injured seriously, when fireworks manufacturing unit situated in Makkuana caught fire after a severe blast and roof of factory collapsed. Furthermore, a fire broke out also in the fields and destroyed wheat crop. Thr
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan, Japan enjoy excellent commercial ties: Dagha

Pakistan, Japan enjoy excellent commercial ties: Dagha

Federal Secretary Commerce, Mohammad Younus Dagha, held a meeting with a Japanese delegation led by Senior Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Kazuyuki Yamazaki on Thursday in Islamabad. Secretary Commerce highlighted that Pakistan and Japan enjoy excellen
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Rs 563.57 billion disbursed among BISP beneficiaries in last decade

Rs 563.57 billion disbursed among BISP beneficiaries in last decade

The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) disbursed Rs 563.57 billion to its beneficiaries till January 15, 2018 since its inception in 2008. This was revealed in the Pakistan Economic Survey 2017-18 launched by the Special Advisor to the Prime Minister
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
SITE Association supports JI's protest call

SITE Association supports JI's protest call

The SITE Association of industry, in view of Jamaat-e-Islami's solidarity with industries to compensate their production losses worth Rs 37 billion owing to electricity crisis, supports the peaceful protest call of Jamaat-e-Islami against power and water
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
e-Dividend payments: Meezan Bank becomes first Islamic Bank
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e-Dividend payments: Meezan Bank becomes first Islamic Bank

Meezan Bank Limited has now become the first Islamic Bank in the country to comply with Central Depository Company (CDC) Regulations regarding Centralized Cash Dividend Register as issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). The B
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Provincial level Senate body voices concern over non-utilization of AJDF

Provincial level Senate body voices concern over non-utilization of AJDF

Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice on Thursday asked research wing of the Upper House of the Parliament to conduct a detailed research regarding functioning of the commissions, like Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan (LJCP), across the world
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Experts demand energy policy to end Karachi's power crisis

Experts demand energy policy to end Karachi's power crisis

Experts on Thursday sought a policy from the government to ensure developing a renewable energy to end continuing power crisis in the metropolis, saying that the alternative sources are a viable solution with an existing huge potential in this sector.
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
NDU team visits Pakistani HC in London

NDU team visits Pakistani HC in London

A group comprising faculty and course participants of the National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad, headed by Lieutenant General Majid Ehsan, HI(M), President National Defence University, currently on a Foreign Study Tour of the UK, visited the Pakist
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
PPL commissions well in record time

PPL commissions well in record time

Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), operator of Adhi Field, together with its joint venture partners Oil and Gas Development Company Limited and Pakistan Oilfields Limited, commenced first oil production from well Adhi South X-1, a recent oil and gas discov
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
FPCCI VP calls for improving economic ranking
Exchange

FPCCI VP calls for improving economic ranking

Vice President of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Zahid Saeed has called for improved economic ranking to attract more foreign investment because foreign investors prefer other countries due to ease of doing business.
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Wana Agri Park: PBIF president sees huge investment opportunities

Wana Agri Park: PBIF president sees huge investment opportunities

President of Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF) Mian Zahid Hussain has said that investors can make significant profits by investing in different sectors at the Wana Agri Park spread over 350-kanal land where all basic infrastructure has
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Paediatric emergency centre opens at Lyari General Hospital

Paediatric emergency centre opens at Lyari General Hospital

The Child Life Foundation in collaboration with Sindh government has established Pediatric Emergency Centre at Lyari General Hospital (LGH) to provide emergency care for the residents of Lyari. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony on Thursday at LGH, Sec
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Overview of the Economy
Exchange

Overview of the Economy

Pakistan has made great strides in improving its economic outcomes and reducing its macroeconomic vulnerability in the recent years. As a result economic growth has continued to gain traction, albeit at varying speeds across the sectors, founded on the go
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Overview of the Economy
Exchange

Overview of the Economy

Pakistan has made great strides in improving its economic outcomes and reducing its macroeconomic vulnerability in the recent years. As a result economic growth has continued to gain traction, albeit at varying speeds across the sectors, founded on the go
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Overview of the Economy
Exchange

Overview of the Economy

Pakistan has made great strides in improving its economic outcomes and reducing its macroeconomic vulnerability in the recent years. As a result economic growth has continued to gain traction, albeit at varying speeds across the sectors, founded on the go
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Overview of the Economy
Exchange

Overview of the Economy

Pakistan has made great strides in improving its economic outcomes and reducing its macroeconomic vulnerability in the recent years. As a result economic growth has continued to gain traction, albeit at varying speeds across the sectors, founded on the go
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
NAC extends physical remand of Cheema, others
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NAC extends physical remand of Cheema, others

A National Accountability Court on Thursday extended physical remand of former Director General Lahore Development Authority Ahad Cheema and other accused for another 15 days for their alleged involvement in Aashiyana-i-Iqbal Housing scheme scam.
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Public meeting: LHC dismisses PTI petition

Public meeting: LHC dismisses PTI petition

The Lahore High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition against public meeting of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) holding at Minar-e-Pakistan (Greater Iqbal Park) despite permission denied by the district government.
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Acts of terrorism cost Pakistan $126.79 billion in last 17 years

Acts of terrorism cost Pakistan $126.79 billion in last 17 years

During the last 17 years, the direct and indirect cost incurred by Pakistan due to incidents of terrorism amounted to US $126.79 billion. According to Economic Survey 2017-18, total cost incurred in 2017-18 is Rs 223.32 billion as compared to Rs 572.60 bi
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
NAB sticks to its policy of 'Accountability for All'

NAB sticks to its policy of 'Accountability for All'

Chairman NAB former Justice Javed Iqbal on Thursday said that the NAB is determined to its policy of "Accountability for All' across the board to nab corrupts with iron hands. The NAB fully geared up to come up to the expectations of nation to eradicate c
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan & Tajikistan held fourth round of BPC
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Pakistan & Tajikistan held fourth round of BPC

The fourth round of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) between Pakistan and Tajikistan was held in Islamabad on April 26, 2018. Pakistan delegation was headed by the Special Secretary (ME, ECO & CARs), Aitzaz Ahmed, while the Tajik delegation was led
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
LCCI slams EDB's dissolution

LCCI slams EDB's dissolution

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has slammed the closure of Engineering Development Board (EDB) and demanded of the government to restore this important entity in the larger interests of the industrial sector.
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Economic Survey: opnly one bed for 1,580 people available in hospitals

Economic Survey: opnly one bed for 1,580 people available in hospitals

Only one hospital bed is available for 1,580 persons, one doctor for 957 persons and one dentist for 9,730 persons in the country while the government claims that investment in health over the years has seen improvement in health facilities. This was reve
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
CPEC to transform Pakistan's economy: Ahsan

CPEC to transform Pakistan's economy: Ahsan

The goal of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is to transform Pakistan' economy by modernizing its road, rail, air, and energy transportation systems and connect the deep-sea ports of Gwadar and Karachi to China and other global economies.
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Nawaz vows to pursue movement for 'sanctity of vote'
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Nawaz vows to pursue movement for 'sanctity of vote'

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Thursday vowed to remain steadfast despite hardships in pursuing the movement for restoration of sanctity of vote. Addressing party workers from Rawalpindi Division, the deposed premier questioned as to why no progress h
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Three PTI MPAs from KP join PPP

Three PTI MPAs from KP join PPP

Three Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf MPAs from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa joined Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Thursday. Ubaid Mayar and Zahid Durrani from Mardan and Nagina Khan joined the party after meeting PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari at Bilawal House in Laho
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Sharif, Maryam may visit Kulsoom

Sharif, Maryam may visit Kulsoom

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz and Captain Muhammad Safdar (retd) can visit the ailing Kulsoom Nawaz in London, where she is currently undergoing cancer treatment, as the next date of hearing of their case is scheduled for April 30. The
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Imran hails IHC verdict against Asif

Imran hails IHC verdict against Asif

Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan Thursday welcomed Islamabad High Court (IHC) verdict against Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Khawaja Asif, saying another 'darbari' has been disqualified. Soon after the IHC verdict, he
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
SC dismisses petition of ex-LHC judge

SC dismisses petition of ex-LHC judge

The Supreme Court Thursday dismissed constitutional petition challenging the order of Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) wherein the services of Erum Sajjad Gul as judge of Lahore High Court (LHC) were not confirmed. Erum Gul was appointed as additiona
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Political, extraneous considerations: SC against loan Waiver

Political, extraneous considerations: SC against loan Waiver

The Supreme Court on Thursday said the people whose loans were waived off or written-off due to political or extraneous considerations would have to return them. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar was hearing the suo motu case o
Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:00am
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