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Print - 2018-07-04
Facebook responding to US regulators in data breach probe
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Facebook responding to US regulators in data breach probe

Facebook acknowledged Tuesday it was facing multiple inquiries from US and British regulators about the major Cambridge Analytica user data scandal. The leading social network offered no details but its admission confirmed reports of a widening investigat
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Coalition hits Yemen rebels outside Hodeida as civilians flee

Coalition hits Yemen rebels outside Hodeida as civilians flee

Yemeni government forces backed by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have bombarded rebel positions outside Hodeida after pausing their push into the strategic Red Sea port city, government sources said Tuesday. With the Shiite Huthi rebels buildi
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Egypt says it killed three jihadists, destroyed Gaza tunnels

Egypt says it killed three jihadists, destroyed Gaza tunnels

The Egyptian army said Tuesday its forces killed three jihadists in the Sinai and destroyed tunnels at Rafah on the Gaza border as part of a vast campaign against militants. More than 200 suspected jihadists and at least 35 soldiers have been killed since
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Jordan to keep border closed to Syria's displaced

Jordan to keep border closed to Syria's displaced

Jordan's army said Tuesday the kingdom's border with Syria would remain closed, even as tens of thousands of Syrians flee a government offensive towards the frontier. The commander of the kingdom's northern military region, General Khaled al-Massaid, told
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Amreli Steels collaborates with AMTF to fight against Thalassaemia

Amreli Steels collaborates with AMTF to fight against Thalassaemia

The country's leading steel manufacturer, Amreli Steels Ltd. collaborated with AMTF (Afzaal Memorial Thalassemia Foundation) in its fight against Thalassemia on 29th June, 2018. The blood donation drive was held at the Amreli Steels Head Office, where the
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Bahria Town hands over keys of house to Majid Jahangir

Bahria Town hands over keys of house to Majid Jahangir

Bahria Town has handed over keys of house to veteran artist Majid Jahangir, at a simple yet graceful event at Bahria Orchard, Raiwind Road, Lahore. Dr Shazia Asim, Vice President Bahria Town International Hospital presented the keys and title deeds of a 5
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Tree plantation drive gains momentum

Tree plantation drive gains momentum

With the onset of monsoon season, the campaign for tree plantation at a number of spots in the city continues in full swing. The citizens interested in making Karachi green welcomed launch of the tree plantation drive as a large number of people obtained
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
LG expands investments in robot innovators

LG expands investments in robot innovators

LG Electronics recent investment in US-based Bossa Nova Robotics marks the first overseas investment in a robotics partner by LG following a number of deals with Korean startups over the past year. In total, LG has committed over USD 90 million to robotic
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Culture, tourism: Pakistan looks forward to Thai cooperation: Ali Zafar

Culture, tourism: Pakistan looks forward to Thai cooperation: Ali Zafar

Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage Syed Ali Zafar Tuesday said there was huge potential of cooperation between Thailand and Pakistan in various areas, particularly in the fields of culture, heritage and
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Need stressed for improving quality of teaching in government schools

Need stressed for improving quality of teaching in government schools

One of the biggest problems faced by the country today is the lack of quality education. There are many ways to ensure transmission of good quality education. One of the most effective methods to achieve this goal is to improve the teaching quality in our
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Electioneering campaign begins amid tight security in Mohmand

Electioneering campaign begins amid tight security in Mohmand

After the proper announcement of final list of contested candidates and acceptance of nomination papers, candidates of different political parties and independent have formally kicked off election campaign in the Mohmand tribal district and rest of the tr
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Inflows improve: Irsa switches over to 'zero shortage'

Inflows improve: Irsa switches over to 'zero shortage'

The Indus River System Authority (Irsa) Tuesday decided to switch to 'zero shortage' with immediate effect owing to improved inflows in rivers. IRSA spokesperson Rana Khalid said that the Authority reviewed water availability situation at a meeting and ob
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Shahrukh's cousin withdraws papers in favour of ANP candidate

Shahrukh's cousin withdraws papers in favour of ANP candidate

A cousin of Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan, Noor Jehan, who is contesting general elections independently on PK-77 constituency Peshawar, on Tuesday announced to withdraw her nomination paper in favour of Awami National Party (ANP) candidate, Mohammad
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Promotion of science, technology vital for socio-economic uplift: PM

Promotion of science, technology vital for socio-economic uplift: PM

Prime Minister former Justice Nasir-ul-Mulk has emphasized upon the need for greater collaboration among the Ministry of Science & Technology, Ministry of Education and relevant provincial bodies for updating the curriculum to make it more relevant to the
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Member Finance meets ADB official

Member Finance meets ADB official

Faisal Ismaeli, Member Finance, Ministry of Railways had a cordial meeting with Adrian Torres, Mission Leader, Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday.
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
PTI formally launches digital policy

PTI formally launches digital policy

Making information technology as the top contributor to the country's exports and job creation, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday formally launched its digital policy aimed at transforming the country into a knowledge economy. Announcing the polic
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Communication network: Pakistan getting AIIB's financial support: Liqun

Communication network: Pakistan getting AIIB's financial support: Liqun

Pakistan is among the countries which are getting financial support of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to develop its communication network, said the Bank's President Jin Liqun. The AIIB has approved investment for projects worth over US 5
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
POL prices raised to ease tight fiscal position

POL prices raised to ease tight fiscal position

The decision by the government to pass on the Ogra recommended prices to consumers in its entirety was taken to ease the existing extremely tight fiscal position, and entailed upward adjustment in general sales tax on petrol (5 percent), high speed diesel
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Nursing staff to go on strike in Mardan

Nursing staff to go on strike in Mardan

The nursing staff of DHQ Hospital Mardan on Tuesday decided to start a token strike against the attitude of medical superintendent (MS) from July 05. Hakim Khan, President and Akhtar Munier, General Secretary of District Nursing Officers Association (DNOA
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
'Nipah virus dosn't exist in chicken anywhere globally'

'Nipah virus dosn't exist in chicken anywhere globally'

Director Poultry Research Institute, Rawalpindi Dr Abdur Rehman said on Tuesday that Nipah Virus does not exist in chicken anywhere in the world. It was reported that it has been wrongly reported in social media about Nipah Virus which had been deliberate
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
FPCCI supports urgent construction of Kalabagh Dam

FPCCI supports urgent construction of Kalabagh Dam

An unconditional support of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) for the immediate construction of Kalabagh Dam is a positive step to create much-needed consensus on the construction of this mega project of national importanc
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Sindh E&T Department achieves 105 percent tax collection target
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Sindh E&T Department achieves 105 percent tax collection target

Provincial Caretaker Minister for Excise & Taxation Mushtaq Ahmed Shah has expressed pleasure and said Sindh Excise & Taxation Department (ETD) has achieved 105 percent tax collection target during fiscal year 2017-18 and recovered Rs 66009.285 million in
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
PPP chief hints at coalition government

PPP chief hints at coalition government

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said the PPP is contesting the elections on the basis of ideology and the people's welfare policy instead of winning or losing the general elections. He said he came in the field of politics bec
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Lyari violence: MMA demands withdrawal of FIR

Lyari violence: MMA demands withdrawal of FIR

Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) on Tuesday called for cancellation of the FIR aimed at implicating innocent people in pelting stones at the motorcade of Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari during his latest visit to Lyari. Speaking at a joint press conference at their m
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Emirates announces one-off A380 service to Islamabad

Emirates announces one-off A380 service to Islamabad

Emirates, the world's largest international airline, announced Tuesday that it will deploy a one-off A380 service to Islamabad on 8 July 2018. The airline's iconic double-decker will make its inaugural arrival in Islamabad on a special flight EK2524/EK252
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Business leaders felicitate caretaker ministers of provinces

Business leaders felicitate caretaker ministers of provinces

Leaders of business community of Sindh warmly welcomed and congratulated Caretaker Ministers from Punjab, KPK and Balochistan, at an impressive ceremony organized by Businessmen Panel Sindh at a hotel here recently.
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
PREIF hails extension in tax amnesty scheme

PREIF hails extension in tax amnesty scheme

Pakistan Real Estate Investors Forum (PREIF) has appreciated the government decision to extend the date for tax amnesty scheme. In a letter sent to the caretaker finance minster Dr Shamshad Akhtar, the PREIF said that this was a positive and timely step t
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
PTI to take action against members contesting as independents

PTI to take action against members contesting as independents

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday decided to take action against party members who are going to contest upcoming election as independent candidates despite assurance to the party some months back that they would not betray the party if they were d
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
FPCCI VP calls for raising revenue through concrete policies

FPCCI VP calls for raising revenue through concrete policies

Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry's vice president Tariq Haleem has proposed to the government to chalk out proper mechanism and concrete economic policies to increase the revenues and stabilize the economy on sound footing instead
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Senior Telenor officials meet Jack Ma

Senior Telenor officials meet Jack Ma

The senior management of Telenor, comprising Telenor Group CEO SigveBrekke, Telenor Microfinance Bank President & CEO Shahid Mustafa, and Telenor Pakistan CEO Irfan Wahab Khan, met with Alibaba CEO Jack Ma and Ant Financial CEO Eric Jing, besides other se
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
PACRA upgrades IFS rating of PQFTL

PACRA upgrades IFS rating of PQFTL

Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA) has upgraded the IFS rating of Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Limited (PQFTL) from 'A' to 'A+' with stable outlook. The rating is dependent on management's ability to successfully execute its business strategy of growth, wh
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
PACRA upgrades IFS rating of PQFTL

PACRA upgrades IFS rating of PQFTL

Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA) has upgraded the IFS rating of Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Limited (PQFTL) from 'A' to 'A+' with stable outlook. The rating is dependent on management's ability to successfully execute its business strategy of growth, wh
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
KCCI president clarifies reports

KCCI president clarifies reports

President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Muffasar Atta Malik, while referring to some recent media reports pertaining to honourable Supreme Court's suo motu proceedings initiated on the basis of misleading, baseless and sensational stories,
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Removal of Mengal as DG PFA LHC seeks reply from CS

Removal of Mengal as DG PFA LHC seeks reply from CS

The Lahore High Court on Tuesday sought reply from the Punjab chief secretary by July 05 in a petition challenging removal of Noorul Ameen Mengal as director general of Punjab Food Authority (PFA) and asked Mengal to continue with the post till further or
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
BoP, FetchSky sign agreement

BoP, FetchSky sign agreement

Bank of Punjab, one of the largest Banks in Pakistan & FetchSky a Pakistan based information technology services provider, signed an agreement by which the Bank of Punjab will integrate FetchSky's Peekaboo Connect on all its platforms - Mobile App, Web &
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
KWSB urged to resolve KIA water, sewerage issues

KWSB urged to resolve KIA water, sewerage issues

Head of Korangi Association of Trade & Industry (KATI) Standing Committee on KWSB, Umer Rehan, urged Karachi Water and Sewerage Board to resolve all issues of Korangi Industrial Area related to water and sewerage on war footing.
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
2,024 candidates in run for NA, PA seats in KP

2,024 candidates in run for NA, PA seats in KP

Total 2,024 candidates are in the run for the National and Provincial Assembly constituencies from Khyber Pakthunkhwa for the general elections scheduled on July 25, 2018. After g completion of scrutiny of nomination papers, withdrawal of candidatures and
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Army to take part in 'International Army Games' in China

Army to take part in 'International Army Games' in China

Pakistan Army will send a delegation to China from late July to mid-August to participate in two out of four contests of International Army Games to be held in Korla, northwest Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. "Pakistan army has confirmed its participati
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Barra IDPs demand polling booths in Jalozai camp

Barra IDPs demand polling booths in Jalozai camp

Elders of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) from tehsil Bara of Khyber Agency demanded of the Election Commission of Pakistan to establish polling booths for the upcoming general elections of National Assembly Constituency, NA-44 Bara Tribal areas-V
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan jettisons Indian claim about J&K

Pakistan jettisons Indian claim about J&K

Pakistan has rejected an Indian claim that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India, saying it is a disputed territory pending a final settlement of the decades old dispute between the two South Asian countries. "Jammu and Kashmir never was - and ne
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Abuse of power: Former KPT chief nabbed by NAB

Abuse of power: Former KPT chief nabbed by NAB

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Karachi has arrested former Chairman KPT Muhammad Javed Hanif from his residence within the remits of District South Karachi. According to detail, the accused was wanted in an investigation against officers of KPT
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
LHC to hear petitions of Abbasi, Fawad today

LHC to hear petitions of Abbasi, Fawad today

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday rose for Wednesday (today) in a petition of former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi challenging his disqualification for life and rejection of his nomination papers from native constituency NA-57 Murree, as the go
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Mamnoon for enhancing cooperation with Tunisia

Mamnoon for enhancing cooperation with Tunisia

President Mamnoon Hussain has said that Tunisia is an important African country and one of the best friends of Pakistan; therefore, there is a need to formulate a comprehensive strategy to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries in various
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Jamil Yousuf visits APNS House

Jamil Yousuf visits APNS House

Jamil Yousuf, Caretaker, Information Minister, Sindh assured the APNS to revamp the Advertisement Distribution Policy and payment system in order to ensure transparency in the Sindh Information Department.
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Drug courts directed to bring disposal rate up to 60 percent

Drug courts directed to bring disposal rate up to 60 percent

The drug courts have been directed to bring disposal rate up to 60 percent within next three months in order to wipe out pending cases. Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar, who is also chairman of National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee (NJPMC), showed dis
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Many PSP workers rejoining MQM-P: Siddiqui

Many PSP workers rejoining MQM-P: Siddiqui

Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, convener Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM)-Pakistan on Tuesday said that workers of the PSP, who switched over their loyalties under duress, are now coming back to the party-fold of MQM-P. A large number of workers and office-bear
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Kaira hopes PPP will get votes in Punjab

Kaira hopes PPP will get votes in Punjab

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Punjab president Qamar Zaman Kaira said the party has fielded candidates in more than 90 percent constituencies of Punjab to contest general election and expressed optimism that the party would get votes in the province given
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Elahi slams Shahbaz for defective planning

Elahi slams Shahbaz for defective planning

Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) senior leader Chaudhry Pervez Elahi has said that defective planning of Shahbaz Sharif has turned historical city of Lahore into "Dubban Pura" and the first monsoon rain has sunk his orange train. "Shahbaz should go to GPO
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Removal of name from ECL: IHC reserves judgment in Zulfi case

Removal of name from ECL: IHC reserves judgment in Zulfi case

Islamabad High Court on Tuesday reserved judgment on a petition filed against removal of Zulfikar Bukhari's name from the Exit Control List (ECL) and usage of Noor Khan Airbase for facilitating the departure of a private person through a private plane.
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Syrian cauldron: tunnelled vision

Syrian cauldron: tunnelled vision

The Syria tragedy has taken a new nasty turn as more than a quarter of a million people have fled a Russian-backed government onslaught on southern Syria. For nearly two weeks, regime forces and their Russian allies have battered rebel-held parts of south
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
China presses Europe for anti-US alliance on trade

China presses Europe for anti-US alliance on trade

China is putting pressure on the European Union to issue a strong joint statement against President Donald Trump's trade policies at a summit later this month but is facing resistance, European officials said. In meetings in Brussels, Berlin and Beijing,
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Tackling corruption at global level

Tackling corruption at global level

In 2014, G20 countries adopted new High Level Principles on Beneficial Ownership Transparency in Brisbane, declaring "financial transparency, in particular the transparency of beneficial ownership of legal persons and arrangements a high priority."
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
More bad news on the economy

More bad news on the economy

Waqar Masood Khan

In our recent submissions (BR: 19-6-2018), while commenting on the first eleven-month fiscal outcome, we had apprehended that the deficit could reach as high as 7%of GDP or Rs 2.4 trillion. However, a report has indicated that it
Updated 07 Jul, 2018 07:16am
US adds to ME tensions

US adds to ME tensions

That an imprudent US President Donald Trump has added to the Middle East turmoil in a highly critical manner is a fact. He has done so at a time when Iran and Saudi Arabia are locked in several proxy wars in the Middle East, including Yemen. Although he h
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Elevated vulnerability risk
Currency

Elevated vulnerability risk

Famous world rating agencies do not act on whimsical grounds but on a set criterion to upgrade or downgrade a country's credit rating. Explaining its recent stance on Pakistan, Moody's Investors Services has stressed that US dollar appreciation raises cre
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Mining giant Glencore says facing US corruption probe

Mining giant Glencore says facing US corruption probe

Mining giant Glencore said Tuesday that it was being probed by the United States in a corruption investigation linked to its business in Nigeria, Venezuela and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The announcement caused Glencore''s share price to plunge by
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Mining giant Glencore says facing US corruption probe

Mining giant Glencore says facing US corruption probe

Mining giant Glencore said Tuesday that it was being probed by the United States in a corruption investigation linked to its business in Nigeria, Venezuela and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The announcement caused Glencore's share price to plunge by m
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Mining giant Glencore says facing US corruption probe

Mining giant Glencore says facing US corruption probe

Mining giant Glencore said Tuesday that it was being probed by the United States in a corruption investigation linked to its business in Nigeria, Venezuela and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The announcement caused Glencore's share price to plunge by m
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Oil sales down 5 percent on YoY basis in FY18

Oil sales down 5 percent on YoY basis in FY18

Pakistan oil sales posted decline of 5 percent on year-on-year basis to 25 million tons in FY18 primarily due to drop in furnace oil (FO) sales. This decline in sales growth is after a lag of 5-years when the industry posted a decline of 4 percent in FY12
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Oil sales down 5 percent on YoY basis in FY18

Oil sales down 5 percent on YoY basis in FY18

Pakistan oil sales posted decline of 5 percent on year-on-year basis to 25 million tons in FY18 primarily due to drop in furnace oil (FO) sales. This decline in sales growth is after a lag of 5-years when the industry posted a decline of 4 percent in FY12
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Oil sales down 5 percent on YoY basis in FY18

Oil sales down 5 percent on YoY basis in FY18

Pakistan oil sales posted decline of 5 percent on year-on-year basis to 25 million tons in FY18 primarily due to drop in furnace oil (FO) sales. This decline in sales growth is after a lag of 5-years when the industry posted a decline of 4 percent in FY12
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Textile exporters urge government to allow GDs for duty drawback

Textile exporters urge government to allow GDs for duty drawback

Textile exporters have urged the federal government to allow Goods Declaration (GDs) generated till 30th June 2018 for applying for the duty drawback Scheme. Muhammad Jawed Bilwani, Chairman, Pakistan Apparel Forum in a letter to Mian Misbah-ur-Rehman Fed
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Textile exporters urge government to allow GDs for duty drawback

Textile exporters urge government to allow GDs for duty drawback

Textile exporters have urged the federal government to allow Goods Declaration (GDs) generated till 30th June 2018 for applying for the duty drawback Scheme. Muhammad Jawed Bilwani, Chairman, Pakistan Apparel Forum in a letter to Mian Misbah-ur-Rehman Fed
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Textile exporters urge government to allow GDs for duty drawback

Textile exporters urge government to allow GDs for duty drawback

Textile exporters have urged the federal government to allow Goods Declaration (GDs) generated till 30th June 2018 for applying for the duty drawback Scheme. Muhammad Jawed Bilwani, Chairman, Pakistan Apparel Forum in a letter to Mian Misbah-ur-Rehman Fed
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Three oil company employees killed in Dera Bugti

Three oil company employees killed in Dera Bugti

Police say a bomb detonated by remote control killed three workers doing a survey for a local oil exploration company in the Dera Bugti. Local police official Mohammad Hussain says Tuesday's bombing near the town of Dera Bugti in the Balochistan also woun
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Three oil company employees killed in Dera Bugti

Three oil company employees killed in Dera Bugti

Police say a bomb detonated by remote control killed three workers doing a survey for a local oil exploration company in the Dera Bugti. Local police official Mohammad Hussain says Tuesday's bombing near the town of Dera Bugti in the Balochistan also woun
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Agriculture in Europe to decline as Asian output grows: UN, OECD

Agriculture in Europe to decline as Asian output grows: UN, OECD

Agricultural production in Western Europe is set to decline over the coming decade, with output in Africa and Asia expected to increase, the OECD and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization said in a report Tuesday. The unrest-wracked Middle East meanwhi
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Agriculture in Europe to decline as Asian output grows: UN, OECD

Agriculture in Europe to decline as Asian output grows: UN, OECD

Agricultural production in Western Europe is set to decline over the coming decade, with output in Africa and Asia expected to increase, the OECD and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization said in a report Tuesday. The unrest-wracked Middle East meanwhi
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Agriculture in Europe to decline as Asian output grows: UN, OECD

Agriculture in Europe to decline as Asian output grows: UN, OECD

Agricultural production in Western Europe is set to decline over the coming decade, with output in Africa and Asia expected to increase, the OECD and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization said in a report Tuesday. The unrest-wracked Middle East meanwhi
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Jeep represents 'aliens', Maryam attacks Nisar

Jeep represents 'aliens', Maryam attacks Nisar

In an apparent reference to disgruntled PML-N stalwart Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan's election symbol of jeep, Maryam Nawaz, former premier Nawaz Sharif's daughter, said this symbol represents "celestial beings". In a statement, she said the people who will vo
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (July 03, 2018) and the forecast for Wednesday (July 04, 2018).

Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Jeep represents 'aliens', Maryam attacks Nisar

Jeep represents 'aliens', Maryam attacks Nisar

In an apparent reference to disgruntled PML-N stalwart Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan's election symbol of jeep, Maryam Nawaz, former premier Nawaz Sharif's daughter, said this symbol represents "celestial beings". In a statement, she said the people who will vo
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (July 03, 2018).

Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Chinese troops join Belarus military parade as ties grow

Chinese troops join Belarus military parade as ties grow

Chinese troops on Tuesday took part in a military parade marking Independence Day in Belarus as the country's authoritarian leader seeks closer ties with Beijing to counterbalance Russia's influence. For the first time, Chinese troops participated in an I
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (July 03, 2018).

Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Chinese troops join Belarus military parade as ties grow

Chinese troops join Belarus military parade as ties grow

Chinese troops on Tuesday took part in a military parade marking Independence Day in Belarus as the country's authoritarian leader seeks closer ties with Beijing to counterbalance Russia's influence. For the first time, Chinese troops participated in an I
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
NYT lambastes 'intimidation' against Sri Lanka reporters

NYT lambastes 'intimidation' against Sri Lanka reporters

The New York Times sounded alarm Tuesday over an "intimidation campaign" being waged against two Sri Lankan reporters who assisted the newspaper's investigation into alleged corruption involving former president Mahinda Rajapakse. The pair have been subje
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
NYT lambastes 'intimidation' against Sri Lanka reporters

NYT lambastes 'intimidation' against Sri Lanka reporters

The New York Times sounded alarm Tuesday over an "intimidation campaign" being waged against two Sri Lankan reporters who assisted the newspaper's investigation into alleged corruption involving former president Mahinda Rajapakse. The pair have been subje
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (July 03, 2018).

Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
AJS for importing LNG from US

AJS for importing LNG from US

Pakistan''s Ambassador to the US Ali Jehangir Siddiqui has underscored the need for importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the US to deal with the energy crisis and expand trade ties between the two countries, but political parties back home think oth
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (July 03, 2018)

Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
AJS for importing LNG from US

AJS for importing LNG from US

Pakistan's Ambassador to the US Ali Jehangir Siddiqui has underscored the need for importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the US to deal with the energy crisis and expand trade ties between the two countries, but political parties back home think othe
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
AJS for importing LNG from US

AJS for importing LNG from US

Pakistan's Ambassador to the US Ali Jehangir Siddiqui has underscored the need for importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the US to deal with the energy crisis and expand trade ties between the two countries, but political parties back home think othe
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Bilawal served show-cause notice for election code 'breach'

Bilawal served show-cause notice for election code 'breach'

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Tuesday issued a show cause notice to Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for holding a public rally in Lyari on Sunday last without getting prior permission from the district administrati
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (July 03, 2018).

Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Bilawal served show-cause notice for election code 'breach'

Bilawal served show-cause notice for election code 'breach'

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Tuesday issued a show cause notice to Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for holding a public rally in Lyari on Sunday last without getting prior permission from the district administrati
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (July 03, 2018).

Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Avenfield reference: Verdict on Friday

Avenfield reference: Verdict on Friday

The Accountability Court hearing corruption cases against former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his family on Tuesday reserved the judgment in the Avenfield reference. It will be announced on July 6. Accountability Court Judge Muhammad Bashir reserved th
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Avenfield reference: Verdict on Friday

Avenfield reference: Verdict on Friday

The Accountability Court hearing corruption cases against former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his family on Tuesday reserved the judgment in the Avenfield reference. It will be announced on July 6. Accountability Court Judge Muhammad Bashir reserved th
Published 04 Jul, 2018 12:00am
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