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Print - 2018-07-10
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
Saudi women allowed to become notaries for first time

Saudi women allowed to become notaries for first time

Women in Saudi Arabia have for the first time been allowed to become notaries, with 12 granted permission to start working in the profession, the justice ministry said Monday. The move comes amid a reform drive in the ultra-conservative kingdom that saw t
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
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
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
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
Sanjrani donates Rs 1.5 million for Diamer-Bhasha, Mohmand dams

Sanjrani donates Rs 1.5 million for Diamer-Bhasha, Mohmand dams

Acting President Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani, while donating Rs 1.5 million from his personal account, has said that the Chief Justice of Pakistan has taken a step in the right direction by establishing a separate fund for Diamer-Bhasha and Mohmand Dams. He
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
BQATI agrees to install septic tanks in its area

BQATI agrees to install septic tanks in its area

Bin Qasim Association of Trade & Industry (BQATI) has agreed in principle to install septic tanks or pre-treatment plants or soft tanks in the industries falling it its area by volunteering itself with Port Qasim Authority (PQA) for initiating the plantat
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Unity Foods Limited
Mutual Funds

Unity Foods Limited

Unity Foods Limited is a newly formed venture in the edible oil sector which completed its first financial year last month. It currently processes soft oils such as soybean, canola, sunflower, rapeseed oil and palm oils. It also offers specialty fats, inc
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Unity Foods Limited
Mutual Funds

Unity Foods Limited

Unity Foods Limited is a newly formed venture in the edible oil sector which completed its first financial year last month. It currently processes soft oils such as soybean, canola, sunflower, rapeseed oil and palm oils. It also offers specialty fats, inc
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
PAD issues advisory for 'fruit fly' control

PAD issues advisory for 'fruit fly' control

Cleanliness of orchards is mandatory to control fruit fly which is harmful for Guava, Citrus, Mango and orchards of other fruits. This was warned by the Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) in an advisory issued for orchard farmers here on Monday. A spokes
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
LHC directs ECP to allot symbol 'bat' to PTI candidate

LHC directs ECP to allot symbol 'bat' to PTI candidate

The Lahore High Court directed the Election Commission of Pakistan to allot bat as election symbol to PTI candidate Raza Nasrullah Ghumman contesting election from NA-105, Faisalabad. The petitioner had approached the court against non-allotment of bat as
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Disbursement of refunds: PHMA for restoring role of associations

Disbursement of refunds: PHMA for restoring role of associations

As the caretaker government is going to notify the extension of Duty Drawback of Taxes (DDT) under PM export package extended and approved for next three years by the previous government, the value-added textile industry on Monday asked the caretaker Fede
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
PML-N plans historic reception to Nawaz, Maryam

PML-N plans historic reception to Nawaz, Maryam

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is geared up to accord rousing reception to the former premier Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz on their arrival in Lahore on July 13 (Friday). In this regard, the PML-N has asked different wings of the party
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
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
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
NAB KP authorises inquiries against various departments

NAB KP authorises inquiries against various departments

The Regional Board Meeting (RBM) of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was held here with Director General (DG) Farmanullah Khan in the chair. The meeting was attended by Directors, Deputy Prosecutor General, Case Officers, and other
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Nawaz may benefit from conviction in election: Bilour

Nawaz may benefit from conviction in election: Bilour

Awami National Party (ANP) Central senior vice president, Ghulam Ahmad Bilour has expressed displeasure over the conviction time of Nawaz Sharif and his family members by the Accountability Court, saying the former PML-N president and ex-prime minister wo
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
SC rejects Talal's plea

SC rejects Talal's plea

While rejecting Talal Chaudhry's plea to take up contempt of court case after the general election, the Supreme Court (SC) on Monday directed his counsel to advance final arguments on the matter on July 11. Justice Gulzar Ahmed, heading a three-judge benc
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Bhasha, Mohamand Dam Fund: ISPR commits to contribute two days' salary

Bhasha, Mohamand Dam Fund: ISPR commits to contribute two days' salary

Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major-General Asif Ghafoor on Monday committed to contribute in the construction of Diamer-Bhasha and Mohmand Dams on behalf of the Pakistan's Armed Forces. "Pakistan Armed Forces are contributing to
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Election 2018: Minister reviews terrorism preventive measures

Election 2018: Minister reviews terrorism preventive measures

A high-level meeting to discuss terrorism preventive measures during the upcoming elections 2018 was held here on Monday at NACTA Headquarters, Islamabad, under the chairmanship of Minster for Interior Azam Khan, said a press release issued here.
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
DI&P revenue downs to Rs 18 billion

DI&P revenue downs to Rs 18 billion

The revenue from Department of Immigration and Passports (DI&P) decreased to Rs 18 billion in 2017-18 compared to Rs 20.07 billion in 2016-17. According to documents available with Business Recorder, Department of Immigration and Passports' revenue remain
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Protesters try to break into Sharifs' flats in London

Protesters try to break into Sharifs' flats in London

An angry mob attempted to attack the Avenfield properties of the Sharif family here in the UK on Sunday night. According to British Authorities, the protesters attempted to break down the doors to the apartment of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and hi
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
ECP urged to take notice of code of conduct violation in KP

ECP urged to take notice of code of conduct violation in KP

Provincial leaders of Tehreek-e-Jawanan Pakistan (TJP) have demanded of the Election Commission of Pakistan to take notice of its code of conduct violation to ensure fair and transparent conduct of the general elections in the province.
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Six-year old boy, mother killed in firecrackers blast

Six-year old boy, mother killed in firecrackers blast

A six-year old boy and his mother lost their lives as a result of firecrackers blast in a house here at Islamabad Chowk on Monday. According to Police, blast occurred in a house which was converted into the firecrackers storage by a person named Saleem. A
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
NBP collaborates with AMTF in blood donation drive

NBP collaborates with AMTF in blood donation drive

National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has facilitated Afzaal Memorial Thalassemia Foundation (AMTF) in organizing a 'Blood Donation Camp' at the NBP Head Office to receive blood donations from NBP employees for later blood transfusions to patients specially chi
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
SHC orders Sindh government to vacate Islamia College building

SHC orders Sindh government to vacate Islamia College building

Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday ordered Sindh Government to vacate Islamia College Building and hand it over to Islamic Education Trust (IET) by August 9. The SHC bench gave this verdict in a contempt of court petition against non-implementation of a low
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Shell launches V-Power fuel

Shell launches V-Power fuel

Shell, at a ceremony held here on Monday introduced its new Shell V-Power fuel with Dynaflex Technology in Pakistan. The new Shell V-Power is an innovative new premium formulation designed now with Dynaflex Technology that has 5 times the molecules that r
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
APNS offers condolence

APNS offers condolence

Hameed Haroon, President and Sarmad Ali, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society have expressed profound grief on behalf of APNS office bearers and members of the Executive Committee over the sad demise of mother of Mansoor Hashmi, CEO, X
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Minister warns of action against water modules breakage

Minister warns of action against water modules breakage

Sindh's caretaker minister for Irrigation Mushtaq Ahmed Shah has warned the water thieves to avoid breaking water modules; otherwise, strict action will be taken against them. "No one will be allowed to steal water, no matter how much influential one may
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
SBP modifies collection, reporting mechanism

SBP modifies collection, reporting mechanism

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has partially modified the donations collection and reporting mechanism to ensure reporting of Diamer Basha and Mohmand Dam Fund on real-time basis. The SBP has also directed banks that each donation collected by bank will
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
LHC reserves judgment

LHC reserves judgment

The Lahore High Court on Monday reserved verdict on maintainability of a petition challenging ban on participation of local government representatives in activities of upcoming general elections. Several chairmen and vice chairmen from different union cou
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Safdar shifted to Adiala Jail

Safdar shifted to Adiala Jail

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Monday shifted Captain Mohammad Safdar (retd) to Adiala Jail Rawalpindi, after he was earlier presented before an accountability court in Islamabad. Strict security measures were in place outside the Federal Judici
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Imran unveils party manifesto, admits emerging economic crisis

Imran unveils party manifesto, admits emerging economic crisis

A few weeks ahead of general elections in the country, Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan on Monday said that his party would have good relations with the US if voted to power. Speaking at a ceremony organized to unveil PTI's manifesto for
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan, Indonesia hold second round of policy planning dialogue

Pakistan, Indonesia hold second round of policy planning dialogue

2nd round of Policy Planning Dialogue between Pakistan and Indonesia was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today. The Indonesian Delegation was led by Dr Arifi Saiman Head for Center of Policy Analysis and Development of Asia-Pacific and African Re
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Asma case: Accused sentenced to life imprisonment

Asma case: Accused sentenced to life imprisonment

A special anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Monday handed out life imprisonment to Muhammad Nabi, a 15-year-old convict in the rape and murder of four year old Asma in Mardan The court also imposed a fine of Rs 1 million on the convict. Asma, minor girl was
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Dar's protracted absence irks SC

Dar's protracted absence irks SC

The Supreme Court granted another opportunity to former Finance Minister Ishaq Dar to appear before it by Thursday in a case regarding appointment of Attaul Haq Qasmi as chairman Pakistan Television. A two-member bench comprising Chief Justice Mian Saqib
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
51st death anniversary of Fatima Jinnah marked

51st death anniversary of Fatima Jinnah marked

51st death anniversary of Madar-i-Millat (Mother of the Nation) Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah was observed with fond memories, reverence, and solemnity on Monday. Various government and private organizations have chalked out special programmes to highlight the s
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
LHC orders auction of PTI leader's land against bank loan

LHC orders auction of PTI leader's land against bank loan

The Lahore High Court Monday ordered auction of 1733 kanal land of PTI leader Shehzad Khakwani in Mian Channu on July 17 against payment of the loan. The court passed the order in a petition of Agriculture Development Bank against Shehzad Khakwani for not
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Fazl vows to enforce 'Shariah' system

Fazl vows to enforce 'Shariah' system

President of five religio-political parties' alliance MMA and JUI-F chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman asked the people to stamp on Book, the election symbol of the alliance in elections. He also pledged that after coming into power MMA will enforce Islamic Sha
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
China launches two satellites for Pakistan

China launches two satellites for Pakistan

China launched two satellites for Pakistan on a Long March-2C rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China on Monday. The PRSS-1 is China's first optical remote sensing satellite sold to Pakistan and the 17th satellite developed by t
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
'Elevated fiscal imbalance'
Currency

'Elevated fiscal imbalance'

This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial "elevated fiscal imbalance" carried by the newspaper recently. The newspaper has concluded by arguing that "[T]he sad aspect is that no political party is thinking about tax reforms or withdrawal of tax exempt
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Sea of red in Treasury market may signal bond boom is over

Sea of red in Treasury market may signal bond boom is over

The 10-year US Treasury note that debuted in August 2016 when the bond market was near its peak has had a rough ride, its price falling ever since and no reprieve in sight. Welcome to the new US Treasury market, where 75 percent of existing government bon
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Competition law: a pro-business approach

Competition law: a pro-business approach

In The Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith said the following about competition: "In general, if any branch of trade, or any division of labour, be advantageous to the public and more general the competition, it will always be the more so. [And] Consumption is
Published 10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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