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Print - 2018-05-19
Egypt opens Gaza border for Ramazan

Egypt opens Gaza border for Ramazan

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has taken the rare decision to open the Rafah border crossing with Gaza for the entire holy month of Ramazan after Israel killed some 60 Palestinian protesters in the enclave this week. The decision was made "to all
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Israel builds 'missile net' on border to protect airport

Israel builds 'missile net' on border to protect airport

Israel has built a unique "missile net" to defend a new airport, as part of a newly-completed segment of its eastern border barrier, a military official said Friday. The 34-kilometre (21-mile) fence runs along Israel's border with Jordan, beginning near t
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
11 pro-regime fighters dead in Syria airbase blasts

11 pro-regime fighters dead in Syria airbase blasts

At least 11 pro-government fighters were killed as explosions ripped through weapons and fuel depots Friday at a regime military air base in central Syria, a monitor said. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the blasts in Hama provi
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
France freezes company assets over Syria chemical weapons

France freezes company assets over Syria chemical weapons

France on Friday imposed a six-month asset freeze on several international companies allegedly linked to a chemical weapons programme in Syria, as ministers meeting in Paris vowed that governments that gas their own people would not go unpunished. The ass
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Migrant girl died from 'bullet' after Belgium police chase

Migrant girl died from 'bullet' after Belgium police chase

A two-year-old girl of Kurdish origin who died after police gave chase to a van carrying illegal migrants in Belgium succumbed to a bullet wound to the face, prosecutors said Friday. The police had opened fire to stop the van after a highway chase between
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Migrants held in limbo after police dismantle Sarajevo camp

Migrants held in limbo after police dismantle Sarajevo camp

Hundreds of migrants were left in limbo for hours Friday after Bosnian police dismantled a makeshift camp in Sarajevo but police in the south refused to let them reach a centre offering them accommodation. The standoff came after police carried out a two-
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Putin approves new government without major changes

Putin approves new government without major changes

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday approved a new government with key posts largely unchanged for his fourth Kremlin term. Veteran foreign minister Sergei Lavrov and Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu both retained their posts in the government.
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Trump alleges FBI spy inside his campaign

Trump alleges FBI spy inside his campaign

President Donald Trump alleged Friday that the FBI planted an informer in his 2016 election campaign, stepping up efforts to cast Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe as a politically-driven "witch hunt".
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Gates mocks Trump for not knowing difference between HIV, HPV

Gates mocks Trump for not knowing difference between HIV, HPV

Bill Gates is not a huge fan of Donald Trump, and at a recent event hosted by his foundation, he made that clear as he revealed details about his interactions with the US president. The billionaire Microsoft founder drew laughter from the crowd when he sa
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Putin wishes 'good health' to ex-spy Skripal after hospital discharge

Putin wishes 'good health' to ex-spy Skripal after hospital discharge

Russian President Vladimir Putin wished "good health" to former agent Sergei Skripal as he was released from a British hospital Friday, after recovering from a nerve agent poisoning alleged to have been orchestrated by the Kremlin. "God grant him good hea
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Putin, Merkel defend Nord Stream pipeline

Putin, Merkel defend Nord Stream pipeline

Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel put on a rare show of unity Friday defending the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, criticised by Ukraine and threatened by US sanctions. The two leaders held their first face-to-face meeting in a
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
EU launches steps to fight US sanctions on Iran

EU launches steps to fight US sanctions on Iran

The European Union took steps Friday to avoid reimposed US sanctions on Iran and save the international nuclear deal as a rift with Washington widened. The European Commission, the bloc's executive arm, moved to help EU firms skirt US penalties and have m
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Shanghai copper, nickel up

Shanghai copper, nickel up

In Shanghai, the most-traded July copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange rose 0.4 percent to 51,280 yuan ($8,051) a tonne on Friday as inventories increased, easing worries over a supply shortage in the aftermath of US sanctions on major Russian
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Aluminium slips, copper posts first weekly loss in three

Aluminium slips, copper posts first weekly loss in three

Aluminium fell to a two-week low on Friday after news that sanctions-hit Russian businessman Oleg Deripaska would not seek re-election to Rusal's board of directors, easing concerns that supply from the company would be disrupted. Copper, meanwhile, heade
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Middle East crude benchmarks little changed

Middle East crude benchmarks little changed

The Middle East crude benchmarks were little changed on Friday, supported by firm demand in Asia. Fuji Oil bought an Upper Zakum cargo for July-loading via a tender on Friday at about 30 cents a barrel above its OSP, traders said. The premium has slightly
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Oil prices fall, Brent notches sixth week of gains

Oil prices fall, Brent notches sixth week of gains

Oil prices fell on Friday, but Brent crude marked its sixth straight week of gains, boosted by plummeting Venezuelan production, strong global demand and looming US sanctions on Iran. Brent crude futures fell 79 cents, or 1 percent, to settle at $78.51 a
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Tokyo rubber rises

Tokyo rubber rises

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures closed higher on Friday, tracking Shanghai gains, amid hopes that trade tensions between Beijing and Washington will ease after the second round of negotiations. The Tokyo Commodity Exchange rubber contract for October deliv
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Rotterdam vegetable oil prices
Vegetable Oil

Rotterdam vegetable oil prices

The following were Friday's Rotterdam vegetable oil prices at 1600 GMT: (Please note: Markets will be closed on Monday May 21 for Whitsun holiday).
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Rotterdam vegetable oil prices
Vegetable Oil

Rotterdam vegetable oil prices

The following were Friday's Rotterdam vegetable oil prices at 1600 GMT: (Please note: Markets will be closed on Monday May 21 for Whitsun holiday).
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Palm oil climbs to five-week high
Vegetable Oil

Palm oil climbs to five-week high

Malaysian palm oil futures rose as much as 1 percent on Friday to their highest in more than five weeks, tracking gains in related edible oils and crude oil, while a weaker ringgit also lent support. The benchmark palm oil contract for August delivery on
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Cocoa springs back; coffee, sugar up
Currency

Cocoa springs back; coffee, sugar up

Cocoa futures on ICE rose on Friday after tapping multi-week lows, as funds traded both sides of the market amid West African mid-crop pressure and signs of increasing demand. Raw sugar also gained, on worries about dry weather in Brazil. July New York co
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Gold flat in New York
Currency

Gold flat in New York

Gold was flat after sliding to a fresh 2018 low on Thursday as another rise in US bond yields and concerns over political risk in Italy held the dollar index near its 2018 peak. The precious metal has fallen more than 2 percent this week on gains in the U
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Gold down in Asia

Gold down in Asia

Gold prices edged down on Friday to near their lowest levels this year, pressured by a firm US dollar amid surging US Treasury yields. Spot gold was down about 0.1 percent at $1,289.35 per ounce at 0657 GMT, after hitting its lowest since Dec. 27 in the p
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Gold dips in Europe

Gold dips in Europe

Gold prices dipped on Friday, weighed down by a firmer dollar, but some traders said signs pointed to a rebound. Spot gold was down 0.1 percent at $1,288.41 per ounce at 1400 GMT, after hitting its lowest since Dec. 27 in the previous session at $1,285.41
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat, corn and soya up

US MIDDAY: wheat, corn and soya up

US wheat futures rallied on Friday, with the benchmark Chicago Board of Trade soft red winter wheat contract surging 3 percent on forecasts for dry conditions that could further stress an already damaged crop. The weather outlook also threatened to slow p
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold rebounds

US MIDDAY: gold rebounds

Gold prices rebounded on Friday, as the US dollar eased after Italian political tension sparked a sell-off in the country's bond markets and investors sought a safe haven in bullion. Spot gold gained 0.2 percent at $1,292.12 per ounce by 1:33 p.m. EDT (17
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Nawaz's Mumbai attack remarks: Pakistan may face US sanctions: Qureshi

Nawaz's Mumbai attack remarks: Pakistan may face US sanctions: Qureshi

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) vice chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday said Pakistan might face US sanctions on the basis of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif's controversial remarks on 2008 Mumbai attacks. Talking to the journalists here, Qureshi s
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Government accused of not focusing on mega water reservoirs projects

Government accused of not focusing on mega water reservoirs projects

The outgoing government has not focused on mega water reservoirs projects during its five-year term, despite several warnings from international and domestic experts that the country is heading towards becoming a water scarce country due to change in weat
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Licence of HPSAP never cancelled: Syed Mazhar

Licence of HPSAP never cancelled: Syed Mazhar

Syed Mazhar Ali Nasir, Senior Vice President FPCCI has strongly condemned the baseless propaganda by Mian Nasser Hayatt Magoo casting doubts about the legality of his present position in the Federation. Syed Mazhar Ali Nasir said that Magoo was defeated b
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Gang-rape case: PHC bench upholds lower court's verdict

Gang-rape case: PHC bench upholds lower court's verdict

A two-member Peshawar High Court (PHC) Abbottabad bench Friday maintained the District and Sessions Judge Mansehra verdict in the gang rape case and announced 14 years sentence to the prime suspect Qari Naseer. The PHC Abbottabad bench comprising Justice
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
PM attending extraordinary OIC summit in Istanbul

PM attending extraordinary OIC summit in Istanbul

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi is leading the Pakistan delegation to the 7th Extraordinary OIC Summit being held on Friday in Istanbul to discuss the grave situation in the aftermath of blatant human rights violations by the occupying forces in the s
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
SECP revokes CICL's registration as non-life insurer

SECP revokes CICL's registration as non-life insurer

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has revoked the registration of "Capital Insurance Company Limited" (company) as a non-life insurer with effect from May 17, 2018. According to a notification SRO 619(I)/2018 issued by the SECP her
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Water shortage to adversely affect Kharif crops
Cotton

Water shortage to adversely affect Kharif crops

The severe water shortage in the country is projected to negatively impact on major kharif crops, cotton, rice and maize, which would make agriculture growth rate target of 3.8 percent for 2018-19 unachievable.
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Cheema remand to NAB for three days

Cheema remand to NAB for three days

An accountability court on Friday granted three days remand to National Accountability Bureau (NAB) of former Director General Lahore Development Authority Ahad Khan Cheema and Shahid Shafique of Bismillah Engineering involved in Ashiana Housing Scheme sc
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Nishan-i-Imtiaz conferred on Chinese CMC's vice chairman

Nishan-i-Imtiaz conferred on Chinese CMC's vice chairman

Acting President Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani conferred the Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) upon General Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of Chinese Central Military Commission during an Investiture Ceremony at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad on Friday. All Services Chiefs,
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Clean water corruption scam: Hamza appears before NAB in inquiry

Clean water corruption scam: Hamza appears before NAB in inquiry

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Hamza Shahbaz on Friday appeared before the National Accountability Bureau's team, here on Friday in an inquiry about "clean water corruption scam." During the inquiry, NAB officials enquired from Hamza about 13
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
First Friday of Ramazan observed

First Friday of Ramazan observed

The faithful thronged to mosques, as the first Friday of the holy month of Ramazan was observed with religious fervour, here today. The main Juma congregations were held at Badshahi Mosque, Data Darbar, Masjid Ibrahim, Bagh-e-Jinnah, Masjide Shuhda, Neela
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
KP, Sindh people facing worst transport problems: CM

KP, Sindh people facing worst transport problems: CM

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif said people of the KP and Sindh are facing problems due to the dilapidated conditions of transport systems in their respective provinces but Zardari Sahib and Niazi were simply unable to start such beneficial
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
PIAF hails decision to disburse Rs 100 billion refunds

PIAF hails decision to disburse Rs 100 billion refunds

The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) has appreciated the government's decision regarding disbursement of Rs 100 billion on account of outstanding refunds belonging to export industry. He was reacting to Federal Minister for Financ
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
APBF voices concern over soaring trade deficit
Currency

APBF voices concern over soaring trade deficit

All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF) has expressed its concerns over the alarming rise in the trade deficit of the country, which has widened by 14 percent to $30.245 billion during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year of 2017-18.
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
LCCI chief for JVs between Pakistan, Sri Lankan businessmen

LCCI chief for JVs between Pakistan, Sri Lankan businessmen

President of Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Malik Tahir Javaid on Friday stressed the need for joint ventures between the businessmen of Pakistan and Sri Lanka. According to LCCI spokesman, chamber president held productive meetings with Sri Lanka
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Bilawal slams Indian aggression near Sialkot

Bilawal slams Indian aggression near Sialkot

Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has strongly condemned Indian aggression along Working Boundary (WB) near Sialkot in which four civilians, including three children were martyred in Indian firing.
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
PPDWP approves three uplift schemes

PPDWP approves three uplift schemes

Punjab Provincial Development Working Party approved three development schemes of various sectors with an estimated cost of Rs 4461.233 million in its 65th meeting of current fiscal year presided over by Chairman P&D Muhammad Jahanzeb Khan. Secretary all
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Dr Subhan accuses KP officials of threatening farmers

Dr Subhan accuses KP officials of threatening farmers

Chairman Dairy Science Park Professor Dr Mohammad Subhan Qureshi has said two regulatory authorities including district administration and KP Food Safety and Halal Food Authority have threatened the businesses of small farmers, butchers and marketing outl
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
ADB, DFID to provide $123 million to Punjab

ADB, DFID to provide $123 million to Punjab

The Asian Development Bank and Department for International Development (DFID) UK have committed to provide $ 123 million for enhancing Public Private Partnership in Punjab and capacity building of various departments. A senior economist of Planning and D
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
OGDCL launches tree plantation drive

OGDCL launches tree plantation drive

Tree plantation campaign 2018 was formally launched at OGDCL Head Office Islamabad by Zahid Muzaffar Chairman OGDCL. Moringa sapling planted by Zahid Muzaffar, Zahid Mir MD/CEO and Irteza Ali Qureshi CFO. OGDCL Tree Plantation Campaign, 2018 is part of co
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
OPPO announces world's first 5G video call demo

OPPO announces world's first 5G video call demo

OPPO Global Research Institute (Shenzhen) announces the company successfully demonstrated the world's first 5G Video Call Demo using 3D Structured Light Technology. The demonstration reproduced a 3D portrait image on a remote receiver using portrait infor
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Elimination of corruption top priority: NAB chairman

Elimination of corruption top priority: NAB chairman

National Accountability Bureau Chairman former Justice Javed Iqbal has said that elimination of the menace of corruption from the country is top priority of the Bureau. He said that zero tolerance against corrupt elements and the policy of "Accountability
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
PTEA for continuing DDT incentive for three years

PTEA for continuing DDT incentive for three years

Pakistan Textile Exporters Association has stressed for continuation of Duty Drawback of Taxes incentive for further three years to boost the value added textile exports and uplift the economy. DDT incentive has positively impacted as textile exports reco
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
PITB's e-Stamping crosses Rs 75 billion mark

PITB's e-Stamping crosses Rs 75 billion mark

Board of Revenue (BoR) and Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB)'s joint flagship e-Stamping project has crossed all time higher figure of Rs 75 billion revenue collection till Friday, which is an unprecedented contribution towards the national econo
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
PASSCO issues tender to export 500,000 tonnes of wheat

PASSCO issues tender to export 500,000 tonnes of wheat

A state agency in Pakistan has issued a tender to export 500,000 tonnes of wheat under a new government export subsidy programme, European traders said on Friday. The tender was issued by Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (PASSCO) and
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
JI chief terms upcoming polls 'a conflict between truth & falsehood'

JI chief terms upcoming polls 'a conflict between truth & falsehood'

Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami, Pakistan senator Sirajul Haq, has urged the people to consider the forthcoming elections as a conflict between truth and falsehood and stand by the forces of truth. Addressing a big Friday congregation at Mansoora mosque, he said th
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Spanish envoy for exchange of trade teams

Spanish envoy for exchange of trade teams

Bilateral Trade between Pakistan and Spain is hovering around one billion dollars and we must take concrete steps to exploit its untapped potential by encouraging frequent exchange of trade delegations and organizing single country exhibitions in each oth
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
SBP Overnight Repo/Reverse-Repo facilities timings

SBP Overnight Repo/Reverse-Repo facilities timings

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced timings for availing SBP Overnight Repo/Reverse-Repo Facilities under Interest Rate Corridor Mechanism during the month of Ramazan-ul-Mubarak. Time for availing Overnight Repo/Reverse Repo Facility from Monda
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
SBP urged to open banks on Saturdays in Ramazan

SBP urged to open banks on Saturdays in Ramazan

Business Community has urged the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to abolish bank holiday on Saturdays in Ramadan. Ateeq Ur Rehman, a businessman and economic analyst has said the Holy Month of Ramadan started with a holiday as on Thursday banks went off for
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Heatwave threat: Mayor asks KMC hospitals to stay alert

Heatwave threat: Mayor asks KMC hospitals to stay alert

Karachi Mayor Wasim Akhtar on Friday directed the managements of Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) hospitals to stay alert to ensure proper treatment to the patients hit by heat-wave. He issued these directives following the Met department's heat-wave foreca
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
SRB announces sales tax relief package

SRB announces sales tax relief package

Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) has issued a notification of Sindh Sales Tax Relief Package (SSTRP) to facilitate taxpayers at maximum. According to SRB, the board on request of the taxpayers and taxpayers' associations with the approval of the Sindh government
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
MQM accuses PPP of having prejudices against 'Muhajirs'

MQM accuses PPP of having prejudices against 'Muhajirs'

The MQM on Friday lambasted the ruling PPP for all 'destructions' in health, education, civic and road infrastructure and also blamed it for prejudices and biases against 'Muhajirs'. Muhammad Hussain Khan, MQM's senior legislator, who completed his 100 bu
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
NH&MP official embraces Shahadat

NH&MP official embraces Shahadat

Assistant Patrol Officer Muhammad Idrees of National Highways & Motorway Police, embraced Shahadat while preventing the suicide attackers entering in zonal office at Chaman housing society, said a press release.
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Amjad Saleemi named IG Motorway Police

Amjad Saleemi named IG Motorway Police

The federal government on Friday made Amjad Saleemi as new inspector general of Motorway Police with immediate effect. In the last high-powered promotion board meeting, Amjad Saleemi was promoted in grade-22. Outgoing IG Motorway Police Kaleem Imam has be
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Educational institutions restrained from charging summer vacations fee

Educational institutions restrained from charging summer vacations fee

The Islamabad High Court Friday restrained private educational institutions from receiving tuition fee during the summer vacations. A single judge bench comprising Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui heard the case of receiving summer vacation fee from students
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
70th anniversary of diplomatic ties with Serbia celebrated

70th anniversary of diplomatic ties with Serbia celebrated

2018 marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Serbia. The two sides established diplomatic relations in 1948, when Pakistan was still in its nascent years.
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Mohmand Agency: 14 prisoners released on eve of Ramazan

Mohmand Agency: 14 prisoners released on eve of Ramazan

The Political Administration of Mohmand Agency on Friday released 14 prisoners, mostly detained for petty issues on eve of Ramzan-ul-Mubarak. The prisoners were released on the directives issued by the Political agent Muhammad Wasif Saeed while presiding
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Major portion of Swat Motorway to open on May 21

Major portion of Swat Motorway to open on May 21

The major portion of Swat Motorway from Karnal Sher Khan to Katlang interchange covering 50-kilometers will be opened for public transport on May 21 of the current month. The next phase covering 30-Kilometers from Katlang to Chakdara will be opened to tra
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Concessional financing scheme for SMEs

Concessional financing scheme for SMEs

The State Bank has recently announced a concessional financing scheme for SMEs which was reported in Business Recorder also.
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Fundamental rights

Fundamental rights

Fundamental rights have been enshrined in our Constitution Chapter 1 of the Constitution contains articles about the fundamental rights. Articles 8 to 28 of Constitution deal with the all fundamental rights provided to the citizens of Pakistan. The questi
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Founder of Dubai-based Abraaj faces investor revolt

Founder of Dubai-based Abraaj faces investor revolt

Arif Naqvi, the founder of one of the Middle East's biggest private equity firms, Abraaj, is facing calls from investors to further scale back his involvement in the group amid a row over misuse of funds, two people with knowledge of the matter said.
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
All about narratives, demonetisation and debt

All about narratives, demonetisation and debt

Democracy's annoying obsession with narratives has been more inexplicable than vexing; why should there always be a narrative and what is meant by the war of narratives. I have tried to argue the theory of narratives, being sarcastic here since clearly no
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Economic challenges for next govt

Economic challenges for next govt

The economic challenges for the next elected government will be more formidable than those inherited by the incumbent government in May 2013. It was then long hours of power shutdown, loss-making public sector entities, mounting circular debt, poor econom
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Fata reforms: an unfinished agenda

Fata reforms: an unfinished agenda

It has been nearly two years since the Fata Reforms Committee, headed by Sartaj Aziz, presented its report to the government recommending, among other measures, the Federally Administered Tribal Areas' merger with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The recommendations,
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Fits and starts justice

Fits and starts justice

The May 12, 2007 massacre in Karachi with a toll of 50 people killed and 100 wounded has never been brought to conclusion in our courts of justice. The mayhem at the hands of gunmen who attacked the rallies of political parties, lawyers and others wanting
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
10 killed in Texas high school shooting

10 killed in Texas high school shooting

A male student who entered a Texas high school on Friday and shot dead ten people, including fellow pupils, had planned to end the attack with his suicide but instead surrendered to police, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said. Students said a gunman opened fi
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
10 killed in Texas high school shooting

10 killed in Texas high school shooting

A male student who entered a Texas high school on Friday and shot dead ten people, including fellow pupils, had planned to end the attack with his suicide but instead surrendered to police, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said. Students said a gunman opened fi
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (May 18, 2018) and the forecast for Saturday (May 19, 2018).

Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Erdogan urges Muslim unity against Israel's 'brutality'

Erdogan urges Muslim unity against Israel's 'brutality'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday urged the Islamic world to show greater unity in supporting the Palestinians, saying Muslim leaders needed to overcome divisions to combat Israel's "brutality". Erdogan first addressed thousands in Istanbul
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Erdogan urges Muslim unity against Israel's 'brutality'

Erdogan urges Muslim unity against Israel's 'brutality'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday urged the Islamic world to show greater unity in supporting the Palestinians, saying Muslim leaders needed to overcome divisions to combat Israel's "brutality". Erdogan first addressed thousands in Istanbul
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (May 18, 2018).

Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (May 18, 2018)

Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
US doesn't give up 'do more' mantra

US doesn't give up 'do more' mantra

The United States on Friday expressed hope that Pakistan will be a partner in safeguarding the region and would "do more" to uphold regional peace in South Asia. The statement was passed by Assistant to the Secretary of Defence for Public Affairs Dana Whi
Published 19 May, 2018 12:00am
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