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Print - 2018-05-26
SECP receives complaint against Halal products

SECP receives complaint against Halal products

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has received complaint of Mian Nasser Hayatt Maggo against M/s Halal Products and Services Association of Pakistan regarding providing fake, fraudulent and fabricated list of members.
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
Putin warns protectionism risks global economic crisis

Putin warns protectionism risks global economic crisis

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Friday that the world could be heading for an unprecedented economic crisis due to the confrontational trade policy and protectionism being pursued by the United States.
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
Putin warns protectionism risks global economic crisis

Putin warns protectionism risks global economic crisis

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Friday that the world could be heading for an unprecedented economic crisis due to the confrontational trade policy and protectionism being pursued by the United States.
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 extends losses

BRIndex100 extends losses

Pakistan Stock Exchange remained under heavy pressure on the last day of the week due to selling in various scrips. BRIndex100 lost 50.16 points or 1.1 percent to close at 4,491.56 points Friday. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,532.77 and intraday l
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 extends losses

BRIndex100 extends losses

Pakistan Stock Exchange remained under heavy pressure on the last day of the week due to selling in various scrips. BRIndex100 lost 50.16 points or 1.1 percent to close at 4,491.56 points Friday. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,532.77 and intraday l
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 extends losses

BRIndex100 extends losses

Pakistan Stock Exchange remained under heavy pressure on the last day of the week due to selling in various scrips. BRIndex100 lost 50.16 points or 1.1 percent to close at 4,491.56 points Friday. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,532.77 and intraday l
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
Army summons ex-ISI chief Durrani to GHQ

Army summons ex-ISI chief Durrani to GHQ

The military has expressed strong reservations over a book written by Lieutenant General Asad Durrani (retd), former chief of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) along with a former chief of India's spy agency Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) AS Dulat,
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
Army summons ex-ISI chief Durrani to GHQ

Army summons ex-ISI chief Durrani to GHQ

The military has expressed strong reservations over a book written by Lieutenant General Asad Durrani (retd), former chief of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) along with a former chief of India's spy agency Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) AS Dulat,
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
FED recovery: Karachi LTU attaches bank accounts of Shaheen Air

FED recovery: Karachi LTU attaches bank accounts of Shaheen Air

Large Taxpayers Unit (LTU), Karachi has attached all bank accounts of M/s Shaheen Air International (SAI) Ltd to recover Federal Excise Duty (FED) amounting to Rs 521.4 million. The largest revenue collection arm of the Federal Board of Revenue has served
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
FED recovery: Karachi LTU attaches bank accounts of Shaheen Air

FED recovery: Karachi LTU attaches bank accounts of Shaheen Air

Large Taxpayers Unit (LTU), Karachi has attached all bank accounts of M/s Shaheen Air International (SAI) Ltd to recover Federal Excise Duty (FED) amounting to Rs 521.4 million. The largest revenue collection arm of the Federal Board of Revenue has served
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
FED recovery: Karachi LTU attaches bank accounts of Shaheen Air

FED recovery: Karachi LTU attaches bank accounts of Shaheen Air

Large Taxpayers Unit (LTU), Karachi has attached all bank accounts of M/s Shaheen Air International (SAI) Ltd to recover Federal Excise Duty (FED) amounting to Rs 521.4 million. The largest revenue collection arm of the Federal Board of Revenue has served
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
15 hurt in blast at Indian restaurant in Canada

15 hurt in blast at Indian restaurant in Canada

Canadian police on Friday hunted two men after a blast at an Indian restaurant near Toronto injured 15 people, including three dual Indian-Canadian nationals, but police said there were no initial signs of terrorism. Neither were there indications of a "h
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
15 hurt in blast at Indian restaurant in Canada

15 hurt in blast at Indian restaurant in Canada

Canadian police on Friday hunted two men after a blast at an Indian restaurant near Toronto injured 15 people, including three dual Indian-Canadian nationals, but police said there were no initial signs of terrorism. Neither were there indications of a "h
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (May 25, 2018).

Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
Nawaz says Musharraf's trial to reach logical end

Nawaz says Musharraf's trial to reach logical end

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Friday said that he believed the trial against former President General Pervez Musharraf (retd) will reach its logical end, as it is a high treason case and no law can stop it. Talking to reporters here inside the Accoun
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
Nawaz says Musharraf's trial to reach logical end

Nawaz says Musharraf's trial to reach logical end

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Friday said that he believed the trial against former President General Pervez Musharraf (retd) will reach its logical end, as it is a high treason case and no law can stop it. Talking to reporters here inside the Accoun
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
FBR admits Rs 200 billion tax refunds pending

FBR admits Rs 200 billion tax refunds pending

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has admitted that around Rs 200 billion sales tax/income tax refund claims and customs duty drawback claims are pending with the tax department against Rs 250 billion claimed by exporters. Sources told Business Record
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
FBR admits Rs 200 billion tax refunds pending

FBR admits Rs 200 billion tax refunds pending

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has admitted that around Rs 200 billion sales tax/income tax refund claims and customs duty drawback claims are pending with the tax department against Rs 250 billion claimed by exporters. Sources told Business Record
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
FBR admits Rs 200 billion tax refunds pending

FBR admits Rs 200 billion tax refunds pending

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has admitted that around Rs 200 billion sales tax/income tax refund claims and customs duty drawback claims are pending with the tax department against Rs 250 billion claimed by exporters. Sources told Business Record
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: no change
Currency

THE RUPEE: no change

The rupee halted further erosion against the dollar on the money market on Friday in the process of trading activity, dealers said. The rupee was almost unchanged versus the dollar for buying and selling Rs 115.61 and Rs 115.62 respectively, they said.
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
SSGC-KE dispute persists

SSGC-KE dispute persists

Sui South-ern Gas Company has reportedly threatened the power utility to revoke additional supply of gas if Terms of Reference for the Gas Supply Agreement (GSA) are is not signed within a week. Source privy to the development confirmed that SSGC is tryin
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: no change
Currency

THE RUPEE: no change

The rupee halted further erosion against the dollar on the money market on Friday in the process of trading activity, dealers said. The rupee was almost unchanged versus the dollar for buying and selling Rs 115.61 and Rs 115.62 respectively, they said.
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
SSGC-KE dispute persists

SSGC-KE dispute persists

Sui South-ern Gas Company has reportedly threatened the power utility to revoke additional supply of gas if Terms of Reference for the Gas Supply Agreement (GSA) are is not signed within a week. Source privy to the development confirmed that SSGC is tryin
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
SSGC-KE dispute persists

SSGC-KE dispute persists

Sui South-ern Gas Company has reportedly threatened the power utility to revoke additional supply of gas if Terms of Reference for the Gas Supply Agreement (GSA) are is not signed within a week. Source privy to the development confirmed that SSGC is tryin
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
CPEC, FDI matters: Commercial courts to be set up: CJP

CPEC, FDI matters: Commercial courts to be set up: CJP

Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar has said smart courts in the form of commercial courts will be set up in Pakistan to decide matters related to the CPEC and foreign direct investment (FDI) on mediation/ADR techniques on a fast track basis.
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (May 25, 2018).

Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
CPEC, FDI matters: Commercial courts to be set up: CJP

CPEC, FDI matters: Commercial courts to be set up: CJP

Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar has said smart courts in the form of commercial courts will be set up in Pakistan to decide matters related to the CPEC and foreign direct investment (FDI) on mediation/ADR techniques on a fast track basis.
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (May 25, 2018).

Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
CPEC, FDI matters: Commercial courts to be set up: CJP

CPEC, FDI matters: Commercial courts to be set up: CJP

Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar has said smart courts in the form of commercial courts will be set up in Pakistan to decide matters related to the CPEC and foreign direct investment (FDI) on mediation/ADR techniques on a fast track basis.
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
Concern over corruption

Concern over corruption

Multilateral financial institutions used to talk about corruption and its impact on various economies in hushed tones but now they have started speaking about the subject openly and seriously. IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde is already on record h
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
A dire reminder

A dire reminder

In a recently released report of the highly respected medical journal, "The Lancet", Pakistan emerges as the worst performer in its South Asian neighbourhood in terms of healthcare access and quality. The report, based on analysis of a Global Burden of Di
Published 26 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 25, 2018)

Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
PTI's 'first 100-day' agenda: welcome shift

PTI's 'first 100-day' agenda: welcome shift

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) last Sunday presented the first 100-day of its government. PTI appears to have cashed in on growing public frustration against both PML-N and PPP. There are voices to give a chance to PTI. But many have expressed their d
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (May 25, 2018).

Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
Turbulent skies

Turbulent skies

As far as I am concerned, a national airline is a necessity for Pakistan, especially considering the amazing geography we are located in, coupled with complications arising from the numerous friendly interactions that we have across the globe. Additionall
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (May 25, 2018).

Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
Married to an 'alien'

Married to an 'alien'

The threat of extremism appeared on the horizon about a decade and a half ago, plunging Pakistan into a different kind of war. The Armed Forces until then, had been concerned with tackling and keeping malicious forces in check at the borders, but now they
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (May 25, 2018) and the forecast for Saturday (May 26, 2018).

Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
Adding to country's indebtedness

Adding to country's indebtedness

A government that is left with a less than one week of its tenure is raising a $ 200 million syndicated loan with three United Arab Emirates (UAE) banks to stave off the pressure of balance of payments. The loan, with a one-year maturity, is said to be ar
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
Credit of Fata's merger with KP goes to Nawaz: Abbasi

Credit of Fata's merger with KP goes to Nawaz: Abbasi

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said on Friday that credit of merging FATA with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa goes to former Prime Minister and supreme leader of the PML-N Nawaz Sharif who constituted FATA reforms committee. While addressing a public gathering a
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
Caretaker PM: Nisar declares Tassaduq Jillani favourite candidate

Caretaker PM: Nisar declares Tassaduq Jillani favourite candidate

Former interior minister Chaudhry Nisar on Friday declared Tassaduq Jillani as favourite candidate for the caretaker PM. Talking to media here on Friday, he said that there was no doubt that the matter would go to the Parliamentary Committee.
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
Senate team visits Ottawa

Senate team visits Ottawa

A delegation from Senate of Pakistan led by Deputy Chairman Saleem Mandviwalla, currently visiting Ottawa at the invitation of Forum of Federations met with the High Commissioner Tariq Azim Khan on Friday. Senator Muhammad Javed Abbasi and Senator Aurangz
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
PM's generosity to government employees at the fag end of PML-N's regime

PM's generosity to government employees at the fag end of PML-N's regime

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has showered generosity on government employees by announcing three months salary to them ahead of less than one week before leaving the office on completion of government tenure. Secretary to the Prime Minister through
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
LNG cargo: all charges under OSA to be computed at actual price

LNG cargo: all charges under OSA to be computed at actual price

The federal government has reportedly decided that all transportation, re-gasified and tolling charges of LNG under Operation and Services Agreement (OSA) will be computed at actual price, well-informed sources told Business Recorder. Pakistan is c
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
JI seeks special package for tribal areas

JI seeks special package for tribal areas

While greeting the tribal people on merger of Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Emir Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Senator Sirajul Haq has stressed upon the federal government to give special package for the overall uplift
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
FIA issues cyber alert

FIA issues cyber alert

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has issued cyber alert and suggested the people not to take calls or respond to messages from unknown numbers, claiming to be representatives of Pakistan Army and bank officials. An official said it has been observed
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
Dual nationality case: SC nullifies proceedings against legislators

Dual nationality case: SC nullifies proceedings against legislators

The Supreme Court nullified proceedings and conviction against the MNAs, MPAs and senators who were disqualified in view of the apex court September 20, 2012 order for holding dual nationality. "Any proceedings at whatever stage and any convictions whethe
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
Xi hopes to have deep judicial cooperation with Pakistan

Xi hopes to have deep judicial cooperation with Pakistan

President Xi Jinping said he expects deepened judicial cooperation with Pakistan and with other regional countries within the framework of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to fight crime and resolve disputes more effectively. Xi said this in a cong
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
IHC jettisons Rashid's petition

IHC jettisons Rashid's petition

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday turned down Sheikh Rashid Ahmad's petition against elimination of some clauses from nomination form in the Election Act 2017. A single bench of IHC comprising Justice Athar Minallah after hearing the arguments dism
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
Sindh Assembly adopts resolution to protect jobs of SBCA employees

Sindh Assembly adopts resolution to protect jobs of SBCA employees

The Sindh Assembly on Friday adopted a resolution unanimously to protect the jobs of all employees working at the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA). The resolution presented by lawmakers from both sides of the house, voiced concerns over the feared
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
SBP revises policy, O/N reverse repo rates

SBP revises policy, O/N reverse repo rates

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has decided to increase its Policy Rate (target rate) from 6.00 percent to 6.50 percent. According to DMMD Circular No. 12 of 2018, the SBP Overnight Reverse Repo (Ceiling) rate will be at 7.00 percent, ie, 50 bps above th
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
PBIF chief highlights Chaman's economic value

PBIF chief highlights Chaman's economic value

Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF) president Zahid Hussain has said the nostalgic city Chaman can reach to the heights of economic growth resulting in prosper Pakistan and growth of the entire region, leading towards Central Asia. Strateg
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
TDAP holds meetings to set up date processing plant at DIK

TDAP holds meetings to set up date processing plant at DIK

In order to establish date processing plant at D I Khan under directives from Standing Committee on Commerce & Textiles, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan had convened meetings with relevant members of working group associated with DPP at Circuit Ho
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
IOCO officers to perform duties under Customs Act

IOCO officers to perform duties under Customs Act

All officers including the sector specialists appointed in the Directorate General of Input Output Coefficient Organization (IOCO) shall exercise the powers and discharge duties conferred or imposed under the Customs Act throughout Pakistan. The Federal B
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
Terrorist killed in raid near Mastung

Terrorist killed in raid near Mastung

A terrorist has been killed in an exchange of fire with security forces during a raid near Mastung, Balochistan on Friday. According to a spokesperson of Frontier Corps, the raid was conducted on a tip-off in the mountains near Mastung. Subsequently, an e
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
One dead as Cyclone Mekunu hits Oman

One dead as Cyclone Mekunu hits Oman

Cyclone Mekunu gathered strength Friday as it lashed southern Oman with high winds and rain, killing at least one person a day after wreaking havoc on the Yemeni island of Socotra. "Latest observations show that tropical Cyclone Mekunu has intensified to
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat jumps

US MIDDAY: wheat jumps

US wheat futures jumped nearly 2 percent on Friday and were on track for a second straight weekly advance as worries about dry weather in key global production regions fueled short-covering and speculative buying. Soyabeans advanced for the fifth time in
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
Gold steadies in European trade

Gold steadies in European trade

Gold prices steadied on Friday after Donald Trump said a meeting with North Korea's leader could still go ahead, easing concerns that had driven gold above $1,300 an ounce the previous session when the US president said the meeting was off. Spot gold was
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
Gold eases in Asia

Gold eases in Asia

Gold prices eased on Friday on profit-taking, after breaking above $1,300 in the previous session when US President Donald Trump's decision to call off a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un triggered safe-haven buying. Spot gold was down 0.2 perc
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
Gold jumps in New York

Gold jumps in New York

Gold prices surged on Thursday, propelled above $1,300 per ounce as the US dollar faded after US President Donald Trump called off a summit with North Korea, stoking political tensions. Trump canceled the meeting with Kim Jong Un, planned for June 12, eve
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
Raw sugar see biggest weekly gain this year, cocoa drops

Raw sugar see biggest weekly gain this year, cocoa drops

ICE raw sugar edged higher in mixed trade on Friday, ending the week up nearly 7 percent as investors continued to cover a bearish stance amid persistent concerns over a trucker strike in Brazil. Cocoa futures and arabica coffee both retreated. New York a
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
Palm oil posts sharpest drop in seven weeks
Vegetable Oil

Palm oil posts sharpest drop in seven weeks

Malaysian palm oil futures saw their sharpest fall in seven weeks on Friday evening, weighed down by weak export demand and losses in related edible oils on the US Chicago Board of Trade and China's Dalian Commodity Exchange. The palm oil contract for Aug
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
Tokyo rubber keep falling

Tokyo rubber keep falling

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures fell for a fourth straight session on Friday, as worries over excess supplies weighed on the market. Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) futures, which set the tone for rubber prices in Southeast Asia, stood 15 percent below th
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
Oil prices slump as OPEC and Russia consider output boost

Oil prices slump as OPEC and Russia consider output boost

Oil prices fell more than $2 per barrel on Friday as Saudi Arabia and Russia discussed easing production cuts that have helped push crude prices to their highest since 2014. Brent crude futures fell $2.35, or 3 percent, to settle at $76.44 a barrel. The g
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
SocGen ups 2018, 2019 Brent crude price view

SocGen ups 2018, 2019 Brent crude price view

Societe Generale on Friday raised its 2018 and 2019 Brent crude price forecasts, citing stronger oil market fundamentals on the back of falling production from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. "The declines in OPEC output, over and a
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
July Brent crude's premium to Dubai crude falls

July Brent crude's premium to Dubai crude falls

Brent crude oil's premium to Dubai crude fell to the lowest in more than two months after the international benchmark weakened on the prospect of Russia and OPEC adding more supplies, Reuters data showed on Friday. The prompt July Brent-Dubai EFS was at $
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
Lead cedes ground but still posts biggest weekly rise in eight months

Lead cedes ground but still posts biggest weekly rise in eight months

Lead fell on Friday as some buyers cashed in on a recent rally but the metal still posted its biggest weekly rise since September after this week's drop in available stocks, and as investors positioned for a market in deficit. Despite Friday's move lower,
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
New benchmark copper and aluminium warrant prices at ShFE

New benchmark copper and aluminium warrant prices at ShFE

The Shanghai Futures Exchange (ShFE) has set the benchmark price of copper warrants on its new physical trading platform at 51,350 yuan ($8,041.91) a tonne. The benchmark aluminium warrant price has been set at 14,725 yuan a tonne, according to an exchang
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
US websites blacked out in Europe on 'Happy GDPR Day'

US websites blacked out in Europe on 'Happy GDPR Day'

The EU's flagship new data protection laws came into effect on Friday but hit an early hitch as several major US news websites were blocked to European users. The Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune newspapers were among those inaccessible on the other
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
Ireland votes in historic abortion referendum

Ireland votes in historic abortion referendum

People in Ireland on Friday voted in a landmark referendum on whether the traditionally Catholic country should liberalise some of the strictest abortion laws in Europe. A bitter campaign has dominated public debate in Ireland over recent months as nearly
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
White House has deal to lift sanctions on China's ZTE

White House has deal to lift sanctions on China's ZTE

The White House says it has reached a deal with Chinese telecoms giant ZTE that would lift crippling sanctions slapped on the company, The New York Times reported Friday. The news comes as the US prepares to send a trade delegation back to Beijing next we
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
Taiwan scrambles fighter jets to track China bomber drill

Taiwan scrambles fighter jets to track China bomber drill

Taiwan on Friday scrambled fighter jets to shadow Chinese bombers conducting a drill around the island, just hours after Beijing welcomed Burkina Faso's move to sever diplomatic ties with Taipei. Taiwan's defence ministry said it had dispatched fighter je
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
Trump says North Korea summit could still happen

Trump says North Korea summit could still happen

One day after abruptly pulling the plug on a high-stakes summit with North Korea, US President Donald Trump said Friday the meeting with Kim Jong Un could go ahead after all - possibly even on the originally scheduled date of June 12. The summit would be
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
'Unprecedented' foreign interference in Australia: spy chief

'Unprecedented' foreign interference in Australia: spy chief

Australia's spy chief has issued a new warning that foreign interference and espionage in the country had reached "unprecedented" levels that could cause "catastrophic harm" to Canberra's interests. Duncan Lewis, head of the Australian Security Intelligen
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
Iran nuclear deal 'in intensive care' as signatories meet in Vienna

Iran nuclear deal 'in intensive care' as signatories meet in Vienna

Signatories of the Iran nuclear deal met in Vienna on Friday in a bid to save the agreement, as Iran warned the deal had been put "in intensive care" by Washington's dramatic withdrawal earlier this month. For the first time since the Joint Comprehensive
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
In South Africa, a unique telescope link-up scans deep space

In South Africa, a unique telescope link-up scans deep space

Scientists in South Africa on Friday launched the world's first optical telescope linked to a radio telescope, combining "eyes and ears" to try to unravel the secrets of the universe. The device forms part of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project in th
Published 26 May, 2018 12:00am
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