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Print - 2018-07-10
Outlook for inflation
Currency

Outlook for inflation

Inflation has been at a historic low during the last three years. The annual rate of increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has averaged only 3.7% from 2015-16 to 2017-18. This is in sharp contrast to the average rate of inflation of almost 7% in the
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan launches two satellites from China

Pakistan launches two satellites from China

Pakistan successfully sent two indigenously made satellites into the space from Jiuquan Satellite Center, China, on Monday for civilian purposes, Foreign Office said. Briefing reporters, Spoke-sperson Foreign Office Dr Mohammad Faisal said that Remote Sen
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: modest gains
Currency

THE RUPEE: modest gains

The rupee managed to recover modestly against the dollar on Monday in process of trading activity, dealers said. The national currency was up by one paisa in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 121.54 and Rs 121.55, they added.
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Counsel urges AC judge to recuse himself

Counsel urges AC judge to recuse himself

The Accountability Court on Monday adjourned hearing of the Al-Azizia reference against ex-Premier Nawaz Sharif and his family members till Thursday. At the outset of hearing, Sharif's counsel Khawaja Haris filed an appeal for five-day exemption of his cl
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: modest gains
Currency

THE RUPEE: modest gains

The rupee managed to recover modestly against the dollar on Monday in process of trading activity, dealers said. The national currency was up by one paisa in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 121.54 and Rs 121.55, they added.
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Counsel urges AC judge to recuse himself

Counsel urges AC judge to recuse himself

The Accountability Court on Monday adjourned hearing of the Al-Azizia reference against ex-Premier Nawaz Sharif and his family members till Thursday. At the outset of hearing, Sharif's counsel Khawaja Haris filed an appeal for five-day exemption of his cl
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Names of Zardari, sister placed on ECL

Names of Zardari, sister placed on ECL

Following the directives of Supreme Court, Ministry of Interior has placed names of former president Asif Ali Zardari and his sister on Exit Control List (ECL). Sources said that the Ministry of Interior named Zardari and Faryal in ECL in connection with
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Names of Zardari, sister placed on ECL

Names of Zardari, sister placed on ECL

Following the directives of Supreme Court, Ministry of Interior has placed names of former president Asif Ali Zardari and his sister on Exit Control List (ECL). Sources said that the Ministry of Interior named Zardari and Faryal in ECL in connection with
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Sunday (July 09, 2018).

Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
May stares down Brexit plan backlash as ministers quit

May stares down Brexit plan backlash as ministers quit

British Prime Minister Theresa May faced down a backlash against her strategy for leaving the European Union on Monday as both her Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson and Brexit minister David Davis resigned in protest. Johnson warned in his letter of resigna
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Sunday (July 09, 2018).

Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
May stares down Brexit plan backlash as ministers quit

May stares down Brexit plan backlash as ministers quit

British Prime Minister Theresa May faced down a backlash against her strategy for leaving the European Union on Monday as both her Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson and Brexit minister David Davis resigned in protest. Johnson warned in his letter of resigna
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 closes in red zone

BRIndex100 closes in red zone

Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed severe pressure on the first day of the week due to heavy selling from both local and foreign investors in almost all sectors. BRIndex100 lost 119.93 points or 2.79 percent to close at 4,175.28 points on Monday. During th
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
State Bank statement of affairs

State Bank statement of affairs

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 29 June 2018.

Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 closes in red zone

BRIndex100 closes in red zone

Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed severe pressure on the first day of the week due to heavy selling from both local and foreign investors in almost all sectors. BRIndex100 lost 119.93 points or 2.79 percent to close at 4,175.28 points on Monday. During th
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
State Bank statement of affairs

State Bank statement of affairs

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 29 June 2018.

Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 closes in red zone

BRIndex100 closes in red zone

Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed severe pressure on the first day of the week due to heavy selling from both local and foreign investors in almost all sectors. BRIndex100 lost 119.93 points or 2.79 percent to close at 4,175.28 points on Monday. During th
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Amnesty scheme: Country fetches $300 million as tax so far: Bajwa

Amnesty scheme: Country fetches $300 million as tax so far: Bajwa

Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Tariq Bajwa said on Monday that so far $300 million as tax have been received under the Tax Amnesty Scheme launched on April 10, 2018 to legalize undisclosed assets and income of Pakistanis held abroad and home.
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Sunday (July 09, 2018).

Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Amnesty scheme: Country fetches $300 million as tax so far: Bajwa

Amnesty scheme: Country fetches $300 million as tax so far: Bajwa

Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Tariq Bajwa said on Monday that so far $300 million as tax have been received under the Tax Amnesty Scheme launched on April 10, 2018 to legalize undisclosed assets and income of Pakistanis held abroad and home.
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Amnesty scheme: Country fetches $300 million as tax so far: Bajwa

Amnesty scheme: Country fetches $300 million as tax so far: Bajwa

Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Tariq Bajwa said on Monday that so far $300 million as tax have been received under the Tax Amnesty Scheme launched on April 10, 2018 to legalize undisclosed assets and income of Pakistanis held abroad and home.
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Sunday (July 09, 2018)

Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Amnesty scheme: Country fetches $300 million as tax so far: Bajwa

Amnesty scheme: Country fetches $300 million as tax so far: Bajwa

Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Tariq Bajwa said on Monday that so far $300 million as tax have been received under the Tax Amnesty Scheme launched on April 10, 2018 to legalize undisclosed assets and income of Pakistanis held abroad and home.
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
SC order not to affect Summit Bank depositors: SBP

SC order not to affect Summit Bank depositors: SBP

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Monday that Supreme Court's order will not affect Summit Bank depositors. The Supreme Court of Pakistan during the proceedings of Human Rights Case No. 39216-G of 2018 had made an Order dated July 8, 2018. The inst
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
SC order not to affect Summit Bank depositors: SBP

SC order not to affect Summit Bank depositors: SBP

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Monday that Supreme Court's order will not affect Summit Bank depositors. The Supreme Court of Pakistan during the proceedings of Human Rights Case No. 39216-G of 2018 had made an Order dated July 8, 2018. The inst
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
SC order not to affect Summit Bank depositors: SBP

SC order not to affect Summit Bank depositors: SBP

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Monday that Supreme Court''s order will not affect Summit Bank depositors. The Supreme Court of Pakistan during the proceedings of Human Rights Case No. 39216-G of 2018 had made an Order dated July 8, 2018. The ins
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Sunday (July 09, 2018).

Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
South Karachi Candidates present education plans

South Karachi Candidates present education plans

A multi-party convention organized by Alif Ailaan was held in Karachi recently to discuss the failing state of education in District South Karachi, and analyse the five-year education plans of contesting candidates of constituencies the district.
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Sunday (July 09, 2018).

Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan Film Festival: Second edition ends in New York

Pakistan Film Festival: Second edition ends in New York

The second edition of Pakistan Film Festival in New York came to a close after enthusiastic audiences were treated to some of the top-rated movies over the last two days and they even had a chance to see and mingle with the leading Pakistani stars.
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (July 09, 2018) and the forecast for Tuesday (July 10, 2018).

Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
NDC Tech secures TLC's 'Commitment to Learning Award'

NDC Tech secures TLC's 'Commitment to Learning Award'

NDC Tech received the TLC 'commitment to learning award' at Temenos Community Forum (TCF) 2018. NDC Tech were gratified to learn that we received first-place recognition for our commitment to learning at the Temenos Annual Award Ceremony in Dublin, Irelan
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
ICMPD delegation meets Punjab CS

ICMPD delegation meets Punjab CS

An eight-member delegation of International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) called on Chief Secretary Punjab Akbar Durrani at his office on Monday. The meeting discussed in detail the ICMPD's plan to establish three new resource centres in
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Hascol raises Rs 2.5 billion through issuance of ICP-2

Hascol raises Rs 2.5 billion through issuance of ICP-2

Hascol Petroleum Limited (Hascol) has raised up to Rs 2.5 billion from the Islamic debt market through the issuance of 2nd Islamic Commercial Paper (ICP-2). Hascol is Pakistan's second largest Oil Marketing Company (OMC) in terms of volume managed through
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
During 2017-18: Rs 184 billion shortfall in revenue collection

During 2017-18: Rs 184 billion shortfall in revenue collection

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected over Rs 3,751 billion during 2017-18 against annual target of Rs 3,935 billion, reflecting a shortfall of Rs 184 billion. According to the data released by the FBR here on Monday, the collection o
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
During 2017-18: Rs 184 billion shortfall in revenue collection

During 2017-18: Rs 184 billion shortfall in revenue collection

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected over Rs 3,751 billion during 2017-18 against annual target of Rs 3,935 billion, reflecting a shortfall of Rs 184 billion. According to the data released by the FBR here on Monday, the collection o
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
During 2017-18: Rs 184 billion shortfall in revenue collection

During 2017-18: Rs 184 billion shortfall in revenue collection

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected over Rs 3,751 billion during 2017-18 against annual target of Rs 3,935 billion, reflecting a shortfall of Rs 184 billion. According to the data released by the FBR here on Monday, the collection o
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Pompeo says 'hope' for Afghan peace talks

Pompeo says 'hope' for Afghan peace talks

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday there was "now hope" for peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban, during an unannounced visit to Kabul. Pompeo's first visit to Afghanistan since he was sworn in as America's top diplomat in
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Pompeo says 'hope' for Afghan peace talks

Pompeo says 'hope' for Afghan peace talks

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday there was "now hope" for peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban, during an unannounced visit to Kabul. Pompeo's first visit to Afghanistan since he was sworn in as America's top diplomat in
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
PBC unveils 100-day economic agenda

PBC unveils 100-day economic agenda

The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) Monday unveiled its 100-day economic agenda to guide incoming government to set Pakistan on a strong and sustainable growth trajectory. In his presentation on the 100-day economic plan, Ahsan Malik, Chairman PBC said an
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
PBC unveils 100-day economic agenda

PBC unveils 100-day economic agenda

The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) Monday unveiled its 100-day economic agenda to guide incoming government to set Pakistan on a strong and sustainable growth trajectory. In his presentation on the 100-day economic plan, Ahsan Malik, Chairman PBC said an
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
PBC unveils 100-day economic agenda

PBC unveils 100-day economic agenda

The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) Monday unveiled its 100-day economic agenda to guide incoming government to set Pakistan on a strong and sustainable growth trajectory. In his presentation on the 100-day economic plan, Ahsan Malik, Chairman PBC said an
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Fitness app revealed data on military, intelligence personnel

Fitness app revealed data on military, intelligence personnel

Mobile fitness app Polar has suspended its location tracking feature after security researchers found it had revealed sensitive data on military and intelligence personnel from 69 countries. The revelation on the application from Finnish-based app Polar F
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Fitness app revealed data on military, intelligence personnel

Fitness app revealed data on military, intelligence personnel

Mobile fitness app Polar has suspended its location tracking feature after security researchers found it had revealed sensitive data on military and intelligence personnel from 69 countries. The revelation on the application from Finnish-based app Polar F
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Musharraf's children, son-in-law summoned

Musharraf's children, son-in-law summoned

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Monday summoned the children and son-in law of former President General Pervez Musharraf (retd) on July 11 in a corruption case. NAB sources said that NAB Rawalpindi has summoned Musharraf's son Bilal Musharraf, dau
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Musharraf's children, son-in-law summoned

Musharraf's children, son-in-law summoned

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Monday summoned the children and son-in law of former President General Pervez Musharraf (retd) on July 11 in a corruption case. NAB sources said that NAB Rawalpindi has summoned Musharraf's son Bilal Musharraf, dau
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Trump's ex-chauffeur sues in New York for unpaid wages

Trump's ex-chauffeur sues in New York for unpaid wages

US President Donald Trump's ex personal chauffeur on Monday sued the Trump Organization for years of unpaid overtime, claiming he was exploited and denied a meaningful raise in more than a decade. Noel Cintron, who served as driver for Trump, his family a
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Trump's ex-chauffeur sues in New York for unpaid wages

Trump's ex-chauffeur sues in New York for unpaid wages

US President Donald Trump's ex personal chauffeur on Monday sued the Trump Organization for years of unpaid overtime, claiming he was exploited and denied a meaningful raise in more than a decade. Noel Cintron, who served as driver for Trump, his family a
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Construction of two dams to begin in Fiscal Year 2019: PM

Construction of two dams to begin in Fiscal Year 2019: PM

Prime Minister Nasir-ul-Mulk Monday said that construction work on Diamer-Bhasha and Mohmand Dams will be started in fiscal year 2018-19. After a briefing from Wapda Chairman Lieutenant General Muzammil Hussain (Retd) about the issues of water and hydropo
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Construction of two dams to begin in Fiscal Year 2019: PM

Construction of two dams to begin in Fiscal Year 2019: PM

Prime Minister Nasir-ul-Mulk Monday said that construction work on Diamer-Bhasha and Mohmand Dams will be started in fiscal year 2018-19. After a briefing from Wapda Chairman Lieutenant General Muzammil Hussain (Retd) about the issues of water and hydropo
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Construction of two dams to begin in Fiscal Year 2019: PM

Construction of two dams to begin in Fiscal Year 2019: PM

Prime Minister Nasir-ul-Mulk Monday said that construction work on Diamer-Bhasha and Mohmand Dams will be started in fiscal year 2018-19. After a briefing from Wapda Chairman Lieutenant General Muzammil Hussain (Retd) about the issues of water and hydropo
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Account for two dams: Finance secretary summoned by SC

Account for two dams: Finance secretary summoned by SC

Taking notice of account opening for the construction of two dams by the Ministry of Finance, the apex court summoned the finance secretary today (Tuesday). Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar, hearing a case of property dispute, remarked that the State Bank o
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Account for two dams: Finance secretary summoned by SC

Account for two dams: Finance secretary summoned by SC

Taking notice of account opening for the construction of two dams by the Ministry of Finance, the apex court summoned the finance secretary today (Tuesday). Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar, hearing a case of property dispute, remarked that the State Bank o
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Account for two dams: Finance secretary summoned by SC

Account for two dams: Finance secretary summoned by SC

Taking notice of account opening for the construction of two dams by the Ministry of Finance, the apex court summoned the finance secretary today (Tuesday). Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar, hearing a case of property dispute, remarked that the State Bank o
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Account for two dams: Finance secretary summoned by SC

Account for two dams: Finance secretary summoned by SC

Taking notice of account opening for the construction of two dams by the Ministry of Finance, the apex court summoned the finance secretary today (Tuesday). Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar, hearing a case of property dispute, remarked that the State Bank o
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
India death sentences upheld over 2012 gang-rape

India death sentences upheld over 2012 gang-rape

India's top court on Monday upheld death sentences for three men convicted over the notorious 2012 gang-rape and murder of a woman that sparked national protests and soul-searching. Jyoti Singh, a physiotherapy student, was raped and left for dead by a ga
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
India death sentences upheld over 2012 gang-rape

India death sentences upheld over 2012 gang-rape

India's top court on Monday upheld death sentences for three men convicted over the notorious 2012 gang-rape and murder of a woman that sparked national protests and soul-searching. Jyoti Singh, a physiotherapy student, was raped and left for dead by a ga
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
POL prices

POL prices

Caretaker Federal Minister for Energy Ali Zafar stated over the weekend that the government has decided to reduce petroleum prices to provide relief to the public. This decision was taken subsequent to the Supreme Court of Pakistan's direction to the fede
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Nawaz Sharif's return

Nawaz Sharif's return

Former prime minister and PML-N supreme leader Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz are to return to Pakistan on July 13. The news surely has gladdened the hearts of the party's workers, supporters and sympathizers, demoralized by their absence in t
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Six-day YLC moot ends

Six-day YLC moot ends

The six-day-long Young Leaders Conference (YLC) 2018 came to an end on a high note in Chand Bagh on Monday. An annual affair organized by the School of Leadership (SoL); YLC is a rigorous, thought-provoking leadership program that brings together more tha
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
SC dismisses appeals of three candidates

SC dismisses appeals of three candidates

The Supreme Court on Monday turned down the appeals of three candidates, including one ticket-holder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, contesting the upcoming general election 2018. A two-member bench comprising Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar and Justice Ijazu
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
DG ISPR press conference today

DG ISPR press conference today

Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG-ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor will address an important press conference today (Tuesday). According to details, Spokesman of Pakistan Army will hold a presser at 2 pm today. Major General Asif Gha
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
'Gun and Country Club' is illegal, rules SC

'Gun and Country Club' is illegal, rules SC

The apex court on Monday ruled that 'Gun and Country Club' in the federal capital is illegal. A two-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar and Justice Ijazul Ahsan was hearing a suo motu case about the club and the construction of marquee a
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
PPP meeting to discuss SC's summons in Lahore today

PPP meeting to discuss SC's summons in Lahore today

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has convened an important meeting in Lahore on Tuesday (today) to discuss the arrest of close associates of former President Asif Ali Zardari on charges of corruption and money laundering and the summons to Asif Ali Zardari an
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
PCMA initiates process of its election

PCMA initiates process of its election

The Pakistan Chemical Manufacturers Association (PCMA) has initiated the process of its election for the year 2018-19. The association's executive committee meeting was held here on Monday to discuss the election schedule. According to PCMA Secretary Gen
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Free & fair elections: Neutrality of caretakers questioned in Senate

Free & fair elections: Neutrality of caretakers questioned in Senate

The lawmakers belonging to Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and its allied political parties in the Senate on Monday questioned the neutrality of caretaker setup for ensuring free and fair elections, saying it is acting as a silent spectator over arre
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
ECP asks Punjab government to probe stopping of PPP convoy

ECP asks Punjab government to probe stopping of PPP convoy

Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued directives to the Punjab caretaker government to hold an inquiry into the incident of alleged stopping of election convoy of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari at Uch Sharif.
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
IDAP completes 26 projects in two years: CEO

IDAP completes 26 projects in two years: CEO

The Infrastructure Development Authority of the Punjab (IDAP) has completed 26 projects in first two years after its constitution, said Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mujahid Sherdil. The IDAP was set up in April 2016 to transform Punjab government's dream
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Chicken meat prices drop by Rs 30 per kg

Chicken meat prices drop by Rs 30 per kg

Chicken meat prices dropped by Rs 30 per kg in the local market on Monday as a result of successful negotiations between Provincial Minister for Livestock & Dairy Development Mian Nauman Kabeer and Pakistan Poultry Association.
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Two held with heroin at Multan Airport

Two held with heroin at Multan Airport

The Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) foiled drugs smuggling bid and arrested two after recovery of 815 gram heroin at Multan Airport on Monday. The ANF sources said that during search of baggage of a passenger Fiaz Rasool hailing from Vehari who arrived at Mult
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Saarc CCI president arrives on two-day visit

Saarc CCI president arrives on two-day visit

President SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ruwan Edirisinghe will arrive in Pakistan today on two-day visit to hold meetings with the SAARC CCI headquarters building committee besides meeting with local business community and the government official
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Monsoon rains likely to commence this week

Monsoon rains likely to commence this week

Spokesman of Met Office has informed that monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal have started to penetrate north-eastern parts of the country. These currents are likely to intensify from Thursday. A westerly wave is also expected to p
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
ICDBMD secretariat established

ICDBMD secretariat established

Following the Supreme Court's historic judgment of July 4, 2018 to expedite the construction of two critical dams namely Diamer Basha and Mohmand, a Secretariat has been established at Islamabad for the Implementation Committee of Diamer Basha and Mohmand
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
MMA to hold historic public gathering in Karachi on July 15

MMA to hold historic public gathering in Karachi on July 15

The Vice President Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Siraj-ul-Haq has said that the MMA would hold a historic public gathering on 15-July at Hasan Square, Karachi, which would prove that the city is belongs to MMA. According to media
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
PU, South Korean University sign MoU

PU, South Korean University sign MoU

Punjab University Centre for Integrated Mountain Research and Climate Research Institute, Konkuk University Seoul, South Korea have signed a memorandum of understanding to launch joint ventures in the fields of agriculture, ecology, forestry, climate chan
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Assad says rebuilding is 'top priority'

Assad says rebuilding is 'top priority'

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Monday that his top priority was the reconstruction of his country, battered by more than seven years of fierce fighting.
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
PBIF chief for building new dams

PBIF chief for building new dams

Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF) president Mian Zahid Hussain has said that approximately 14 billion gallons of water go waste annually in Pakistan, which can be saved if the storage facility is increased by building new dams.
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Erdogan begins new term with expanded powers

Erdogan begins new term with expanded powers

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was sworn in for his second term as head of state on Monday, taking on greater powers than any Turkish leader for decades under a new system condemned by opponents as a one-man regime. Erdogan, who has transformed Turkey in
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
17 Boko Haram members get jail terms in Niger

17 Boko Haram members get jail terms in Niger

A court in Niger has sentenced 17 members of the violent Islamist movement Boko Haram to between two and seven years in jail, a senior state prosecutor said Monday.
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Britain accuses Russia after first Novichok death

Britain accuses Russia after first Novichok death

Britain's defence minister said Monday that the death of a homeless British woman from exposure to the nerve agent Novichok was down to Russia. Dawn Sturgess, a 44-year-old mother of three, died on Sunday from contact with the same military-grade toxin th
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
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