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Print - 2018-07-18
Nip and tuck contest likely between Rashid and Daniyal

Nip and tuck contest likely between Rashid and Daniyal

A close contest is expected between Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Shaikh Rashid Ahmad and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidate Barrister Daniyal Chaudhry on NA-62 constituency of Rawalpindi city on July 25. Besides these two heavyweights in th
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Malaysian palm oil edges down
Vegetable Oil

Malaysian palm oil edges down

Malaysian palm oil futures edged down slightly at the close of trade on Tuesday, tracking overnight losses in soyaoil, but remained largely range-bound as a weaker ringgit offset losses, traders said. A weaker ringgit, palm's currency of trade, typically
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Iran files suit in ICJ against US over sanctions

Iran files suit in ICJ against US over sanctions

Iran has filed a lawsuit against the United States alleging that Washington's decision in May to impose sanctions after pulling out of a nuclear deal violates a 1955 treaty between the two countries, the International Court of Justice said on Tuesday. A S
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (July 17, 2018).

Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Iran files suit in ICJ against US over sanctions

Iran files suit in ICJ against US over sanctions

Iran has filed a lawsuit against the United States alleging that Washington's decision in May to impose sanctions after pulling out of a nuclear deal violates a 1955 treaty between the two countries, the International Court of Justice said on Tuesday. A S
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
PKR slide adds to debt woes

PKR slide adds to debt woes

Pakistan rupee has weakened by Rs 11.89 against the dollar from June 1, 2018 when the caretaker government assumed the office. The PKR slide has resulted in around Rs 1,200 billion increase in the country's debt.
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
PKR slide adds to debt woes

PKR slide adds to debt woes

Pakistan rupee has weakened by Rs 11.89 against the dollar from June 1, 2018 when the caretaker government assumed the office. The PKR slide has resulted in around Rs 1,200 billion increase in the country's debt.
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
PKR slide adds to debt woes

PKR slide adds to debt woes

Pakistan rupee has weakened by Rs 11.89 against the dollar from June 1, 2018 when the caretaker government assumed the office. The PKR slide has resulted in around Rs 1,200 billion increase in the country''s debt.
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Pasha explains difference between market rates
Currency

Pasha explains difference between market rates

Former Finance Minister Dr Hafeez Pasha has said the difference between inter-bank and open market rates is normal and usually widens when banks are unable to meet currency demand for imports. Talking to Business Recorder, former Finance Minister said tha
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: erosion persists after sharp fall
Currency

THE RUPEE: erosion persists after sharp fall

Bears persisted for the second day on the money market on Tuesday as the rupee extended overnight decline versus the dollar after a sharp drop on Monday, dealers said. Marketmen said that demand for dollars persisted, which indicates that rates of greenba
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Pasha explains difference between market rates
Currency

Pasha explains difference between market rates

Former Finance Minister Dr Hafeez Pasha has said the difference between inter-bank and open market rates is normal and usually widens when banks are unable to meet currency demand for imports. Talking to Business Recorder, former Finance Minister said tha
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: erosion persists after sharp fall
Currency

THE RUPEE: erosion persists after sharp fall

Bears persisted for the second day on the money market on Tuesday as the rupee extended overnight decline versus the dollar after a sharp drop on Monday, dealers said. Marketmen said that demand for dollars persisted, which indicates that rates of greenba
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Pasha explains difference between market rates
Currency

Pasha explains difference between market rates

Former Finance Minister Dr Hafeez Pasha has said the difference between inter-bank and open market rates is normal and usually widens when banks are unable to meet currency demand for imports. Talking to Business Recorder, former Finance Minister said tha
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (July 17, 2018).

Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (July 17, 2018).

Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 retreats

BRIndex100 retreats

Pakistan Stock Exchange Tuesday witnessed a positive trend on the back of select buying, mainly by local investors. BRIndex100 gained 33.85 points or 0.8 percent to close at 4,279.32 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,288.71 and intraday low of
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 retreats

BRIndex100 retreats

Pakistan Stock Exchange Tuesday witnessed a positive trend on the back of select buying, mainly by local investors. BRIndex100 gained 33.85 points or 0.8 percent to close at 4,279.32 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,288.71 and intraday low of
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 retreats

BRIndex100 retreats

Pakistan Stock Exchange Tuesday witnessed a positive trend on the back of select buying, mainly by local investors. BRIndex100 gained 33.85 points or 0.8 percent to close at 4,279.32 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,288.71 and intraday low of
Published 18 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 17, 2018)

Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
IHC verdict on Sharifs' appeals after July 25

IHC verdict on Sharifs' appeals after July 25

Contrary to expectations of the Sharif family to get any emergent relief, Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday decided to take up Sharif family's appeals against an accountability court verdict after July 25 general election. The court declared appeals m
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (July 17, 2018).

Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
IHC verdict on Sharifs' appeals after July 25

IHC verdict on Sharifs' appeals after July 25

Contrary to expectations of the Sharif family to get any emergent relief, Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday decided to take up Sharif family's appeals against an accountability court verdict after July 25 general election. The court declared appeals m
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
UHS announces BSc examinations' result

UHS announces BSc examinations' result

The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has announced the result of IInd & Third Professional B.Sc (Hons.) Medical Laboratory Technology (Revised Scheme) annual examinations. In the IInd professional examination, a total of 108 candidates from 10 affiliat
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
NH&MP launches campaign against over-speeding of vehicles

NH&MP launches campaign against over-speeding of vehicles

Aamir Zulfiqar Khan Inspector General National Highways & Motorway Police launched campaign against over-speeding of vehicles here on Tuesday. He said that over-speeding, dozing at wheel and mechanical faults of vehicles are major source of accidents and
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (July 17, 2018).

Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Hearing adjourned till today

Hearing adjourned till today

The Accountability Court hearing corruption references against the Sharif family Tuesday adjourned hearing of Al-Azizia Steel Mills and Flagship Investments references till today (Wednesday). Accountability Court Judge Muhammad Bashir during hearing of Al
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (July 17, 2018).

Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
MMA leaders for holding election in time

MMA leaders for holding election in time

Secretary General, Jamaat-e-Islami and the MMA Liaqat Baloch, and the acting chief of the Markazi Jamiat e Ahle Hadith, Allama Ali Muhammad Butrab, have stressed upon the Election Commission, the care taker government, the judiciary, state institutions, t
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (July 17, 2018) and the forecast for Wednesday (July 18, 2018).

Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
WIN established at Government University Lahore

WIN established at Government University Lahore

A Women Innovation Network (WIN) was set up here at the Government University Lahore by the Punjab Commission on the Status of Women (PCSW) to support women in developing their businesses. United States (US) Consul General to Lahore Elizabeth Kennedy Trud
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Hearing of references to be held in AC-1

Hearing of references to be held in AC-1

The caretaker federal cabinet scheduled to meet on Wednesday (today) with caretaker Prime Minister Justice, Nasir ul-Mulk (retired) in the chair will allow further hearing of two references against former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and others in the Nati
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
CS Punjab for rehabilitating Lahore Museum

CS Punjab for rehabilitating Lahore Museum

Chief Secretary Punjab Akbar Durrani on Tuesday directed that a comprehensive plan be prepared to rehabilitate Lahore Museum and preserve objects and artifacts. The Chief Secretary accompanied by Secretary Information and Culture Bilal Ahmad visited Lahor
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
FCCI selects three members for Hajj

FCCI selects three members for Hajj

Three successful staff members of the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) will proceed to Saudi Arabia on Thursday (tomorrow) to perform Hajj. These employees were selected through balloting. The FCCI and sitting executive committee will bear
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Fiscal year 2018 sees uptick in FDI inflows

Fiscal year 2018 sees uptick in FDI inflows

The inflows of Foreign Direct Investment in Pakistan stood at $2.767 billion in FY18 as compared to $2.746 billion received in FY17, up only 0.8 percent, lowest in the region. According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Tuesday, the big
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Fiscal year 2018 sees uptick in FDI inflows

Fiscal year 2018 sees uptick in FDI inflows

The inflows of Foreign Direct Investment in Pakistan stood at $2.767 billion in FY18 as compared to $2.746 billion received in FY17, up only 0.8 percent, lowest in the region. According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Tuesday, the big
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Fiscal year 2018 sees uptick in FDI inflows

Fiscal year 2018 sees uptick in FDI inflows

The inflows of Foreign Direct Investment in Pakistan stood at $2.767 billion in FY18 as compared to $2.746 billion received in FY17, up only 0.8 percent, lowest in the region. According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Tuesday, the big
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Two soldiers martyred in North Waziristan blast

Two soldiers martyred in North Waziristan blast

Two soldiers were martyred when a vehicle of security forces was hit by remote-controlled bomb in North Waziristan. Security sources said that militants targeted a vehicle of security forces when it was on routine patrol on Razmak Road in Kam Sarobi area
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Two soldiers martyred in North Waziristan blast

Two soldiers martyred in North Waziristan blast

Two soldiers were martyred when a vehicle of security forces was hit by remote-controlled bomb in North Waziristan. Security sources said that militants targeted a vehicle of security forces when it was on routine patrol on Razmak Road in Kam Sarobi area
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Fed to continue to raise interest rates gradually: Powell

Fed to continue to raise interest rates gradually: Powell

The Federal Reserve will continue to raise rates gradually as the US economic outlook remains strong despite uncertainty over trade policy, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said Tuesday. Powell was upbeat about the US economy, noting that job creation remained
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Fed to continue to raise interest rates gradually: Powell

Fed to continue to raise interest rates gradually: Powell

The Federal Reserve will continue to raise rates gradually as the US economic outlook remains strong despite uncertainty over trade policy, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said Tuesday. Powell was upbeat about the US economy, noting that job creation remained
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Fed to continue to raise interest rates gradually: Powell

Fed to continue to raise interest rates gradually: Powell

The Federal Reserve will continue to raise rates gradually as the US economic outlook remains strong despite uncertainty over trade policy, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said Tuesday. Powell was upbeat about the US economy, noting that job creation remained
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
EU set to fine Google billions over Android

EU set to fine Google billions over Android

The EU is set to fine US internet giant Google several billion euros this week for freezing out rivals of its Android mobile phone system, sources said, in a ruling that risks fresh tensions with Washington. Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager is
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
EU set to fine Google billions over Android

EU set to fine Google billions over Android

The EU is set to fine US internet giant Google several billion euros this week for freezing out rivals of its Android mobile phone system, sources said, in a ruling that risks fresh tensions with Washington. Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager is
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
EU set to fine Google billions over Android

EU set to fine Google billions over Android

The EU is set to fine US internet giant Google several billion euros this week for freezing out rivals of its Android mobile phone system, sources said, in a ruling that risks fresh tensions with Washington. Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager is
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Obama warns of 'strange and uncertain times' in Mandela tribute

Obama warns of 'strange and uncertain times' in Mandela tribute

Former US president Barack Obama on Tuesday used a tribute to Nelson Mandela to warn that the world had plunged into "strange and uncertain times", in what is likely to be seen as a veiled attack on Donald Trump. Obama made no direct reference to his succ
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Obama warns of 'strange and uncertain times' in Mandela tribute

Obama warns of 'strange and uncertain times' in Mandela tribute

Former US president Barack Obama on Tuesday used a tribute to Nelson Mandela to warn that the world had plunged into "strange and uncertain times", in what is likely to be seen as a veiled attack on Donald Trump. Obama made no direct reference to his succ
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
15 Afghan Taliban killed in attack by IS rivals

15 Afghan Taliban killed in attack by IS rivals

Suspected Islamic State militants attacked Taliban fighters attending a funeral in northern Afghanistan on Tuesday and killed at least 15 in the latest violence between the rival groups, officials said. Another five Taliban were wounded in the attack on a
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
15 Afghan Taliban killed in attack by IS rivals

15 Afghan Taliban killed in attack by IS rivals

Suspected Islamic State militants attacked Taliban fighters attending a funeral in northern Afghanistan on Tuesday and killed at least 15 in the latest violence between the rival groups, officials said. Another five Taliban were wounded in the attack on a
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
India rights watchdog sounds alarm over farmer suicides

India rights watchdog sounds alarm over farmer suicides

India's rights watchdog has sounded the alarm over the suicide of hundreds of farmers in the western state of Maharashtra in recent months, calling for an official response. Despite state aid, Indian agriculture is in a dire state due to drought, failed c
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
The rupee slide
Currency

The rupee slide

Pakistani rupee traded at 127.75 per dollar in Monday's inter-bank rate to close at 121.5 per dollar - a correction reflecting a fluctuation of negative 4.89 percent during one day. This wide inter-bank rate fluctuation in the course of a single working d
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Caretakers on bad behaviour

Caretakers on bad behaviour

From the way the caretaker governments in Punjab and at the Centre have been handling the affairs vis-a-vis the PML-N they seem to be bent upon confirming the more things change the more they stay the same. In the past, governments whether military or civ
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Review of monetary policy and need for a new budget
Currency

Review of monetary policy and need for a new budget

The SBP Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in its meeting held on 14th July has announced the monetary policy for the next two months. The review presented to the MPC was grim: reserves were depleting fast, as current account deficit kept widening and countr
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Risks of a split mandate

Risks of a split mandate

With less than ten days to go for D-Day, even the fence-sitters are likely to have already made up their minds. So, no amount of last-minute electioneering on the part of the political parties is expected now to make much of a difference to the final resu
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Properties in the UK

Properties in the UK

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is said to have obtained information in respect of immovable properties owned by Pakistanis in the United Kingdom (UK) with the assistance of Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and UK Tax Authoritie
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
LHC allows Ludhyanvi to contest election from Jhang

LHC allows Ludhyanvi to contest election from Jhang

The Lahore High Court on Tuesday dismissed two petitions and allowed Chief of Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat Maulana Ahmad Ludhyanvi to contest election from NA-115 and PP126 (Jhang). The petitioner Fida Hussain had challenged the candidature of Ludhyanvi from bo
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
KCCI pledges Rs 200 million for construction of dams

KCCI pledges Rs 200 million for construction of dams

Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) will donate at least Rs 200 million to the Supreme Court of Pakistan Diamer-Bhasha and Mohamand Dams Fund through collection from its 22,000 members. Besides, chamber's officers and the staff will also donat
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Saudia Arabia executes five for killing Pakistani

Saudia Arabia executes five for killing Pakistani

Saudia Arabia says it has executed five men, including two Saudis, convicted for the robbery and murder of a Pakistani warehouse guard in the western city of Jeddah. The Interior Ministry said the five men, two Saudis and three Chad nationals, stabbed and
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Sindh CM launches tree plantation drive

Sindh CM launches tree plantation drive

Sindh caretaker Chief Minister Fazal-ur-Rehman emphasized on massive afforestation and said it's the best option to make Sindh clean, green and a moderate climatic region to ensure healthy environment. He expressed these views while speaking at the inaugu
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Tax amnesty: FBR rebuts report about payment of tax

Tax amnesty: FBR rebuts report about payment of tax

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has clarified that it is bound by strict confidentiality provisions contained in Foreign Assets (Declaration and Repatriation) Act, 2018 and Voluntary Declaration of Domestic Assets Act, 2018 and disclosure is punishable by
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Rs 2.046 billion allocated for developing DRF strategy

Rs 2.046 billion allocated for developing DRF strategy

The government has allocated Rs 2.046 billion to develop Disaster Risk Financing (DRF) strategy, Multi-Hazard Vulnerability Risk Assessment (MHVRA) and National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF).
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Solar energy projects inaugurated in KP

Solar energy projects inaugurated in KP

KfW Development Bank, Germany and Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) on Tuesday inaugurated state-of-the-art Solar Energy Mini-Grids Projects completed recently in district Swabi and district Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa respectively.
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Dnata celebrates 25 years of international growth

Dnata celebrates 25 years of international growth

Dnata, one of the world's largest air services providers, celebrates the 25th anniversary of its first overseas operation. The Gerry's Group in Pakistan and UAE-based dnata joined hands in July 1993 as Gerry's dnata to provide ground handling services at
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Dnata celebrates 25 years of international growth

Dnata celebrates 25 years of international growth

Dnata, one of the world's largest air services providers, celebrates the 25th anniversary of its first overseas operation. The Gerry's Group in Pakistan and UAE-based dnata joined hands in July 1993 as Gerry's dnata to provide ground handling services at
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Colgate organises 'My Bright Smile' Global Art Contest 2018

Colgate organises 'My Bright Smile' Global Art Contest 2018

Featuring winning smiles, oral health and talent for 18 years now, Colgate Palmolive's 'My Bright Smile' Global Art Contest has been giving young, talented artists across the globe a chance to showcase their creativity and talent.
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
PML-N activates anti-rigging system for polls: Marriyum

PML-N activates anti-rigging system for polls: Marriyum

With a view to foil rigging plan, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has activated the anti-rigging system (ARS) for upcoming general election. PML-N spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb told media that the ECP's anti-rigging cell was also receiving comp
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Price hike, PKR fall reel efforts to revive economy: FCCI

Price hike, PKR fall reel efforts to revive economy: FCCI

Unbridled price hike coupled with non-stop depreciation of Pak rupee has staggered our efforts for the revival of national economy and government departments should take lenient view of recoveries and contributions due to the protracted slump in the busin
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
MMCL, Yutong introduce grand saloon buses

MMCL, Yutong introduce grand saloon buses

Master Motors Corp Ltd (MMCL) in collaboration with Yutong, the largest manufacturer of buses in the world, has launched new 8.5m model grand saloon buses for the emerging Pakistani market. The assembling of this 8.5m bus model has been started along with
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Symposium on 'Electoral History of Pakistan' concludes

Symposium on 'Electoral History of Pakistan' concludes

A five-day symposium on 50-year electoral history of Pakistan concluded here at the University of Management and Technology (UMT) Lahore. Researchers, faculty members and the students from a good number of the universities across the country participated
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Guard develops five varieties of long-grain hybrid rice

Guard develops five varieties of long-grain hybrid rice

The Guard Agriculture Research and Services Limited (GUARD) has developed five varieties of long-grain hybrid rice which are heat tolerant and currently being tested at selected farms in Sindh by the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC).
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Tahir Masood takes over as NESPAK MD

Tahir Masood takes over as NESPAK MD

Engr Dr Tahir Masood has taken over the charge of Managing Director/President of National Engineering Services Pakistan (Pvt) Limited (NESPAK), according to a recent notification issued by the Ministry of Energy (Power Division).
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Deal reached to evacuate pro-regime Syria towns

Deal reached to evacuate pro-regime Syria towns

A deal was reached on Tuesday for the evacuation of two pro-regime towns in Syria, allowing thousands to leave after three years of encirclement by hardline rebels. Fuaa and Kafraya are the last remaining towns under siege in Syria, where the medieval tac
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
UK's official Brexit campaign broke electoral law

UK's official Brexit campaign broke electoral law

Britain's official Brexit campaign, Vote Leave, has been fined and reported to the police for breaking spending rules in the 2016 EU membership referendum, boosting calls Tuesday for a second vote. The Electoral Commission regulator said the winning side
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
'Oddball' among 12 new moons discovered around Jupiter

'Oddball' among 12 new moons discovered around Jupiter

A dozen new moons have been discovered around Jupiter, bringing its total number of known moons to 79, the most of any planet in our solar system, astronomers announced Tuesday. One of the new moons was described as a "real oddball" by researcher Scott Sh
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
First fishing boat detained under new UN labour rules

First fishing boat detained under new UN labour rules

The UN's labour organisation announced on Tuesday that the first fishing boat had been detained under its convention which came into force last year with the aim of protecting workers in the hazardous industry. The boat was detained in Cape Town, South Af
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
India orders all Mother Teresa care homes inspected

India orders all Mother Teresa care homes inspected

India has ordered an immediate inspection of all childcare homes run by a religious order founded by Mother Teresa after a nun was arrested over an alleged adoption racket. Illegal adoption is big business in India with over 100,000 children reported miss
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Taiwan's Apache fleet goes into service amid China tensions

Taiwan's Apache fleet goes into service amid China tensions

Taiwan on Tuesday put into service its fleet of US-made Apache attack helicopters, upgrading its defences against a growing military threat from China. The US sold 30 Apache AH-64E - also known as the "tank killer" - to Taiwan as part of a $6.5 billion ar
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Tanzania president says his party will rule 'forever'

Tanzania president says his party will rule 'forever'

Tanzania's President John Magufuli who has come under fire for his authoritarian leadership style has vowed that his ruling party will be "in power forever, for eternity". In a speech broadcast on radio and television late Monday, Magufuli said that oppon
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Russia, Tajikistan hold anti-Taliban drills near Afghan border

Russia, Tajikistan hold anti-Taliban drills near Afghan border

Russia and Tajikistan on Tuesday began joint military exercises near the Tajik-Afghan border to prepare to ward off potential Taliban attacks. More than 10,000 troops, mostly Tajik reservists, will take part in the first such drills in the area by the ex-
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Air strikes kill 15 civilians

Air strikes kill 15 civilians

Air strikes on Tuesday killed more than a dozen civilians in parts of Syria's south near the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, a war monitor said. The regime has been pounding the southwestern province of Quneitra since Sunday in a bid to retake it from reb
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Askari calls for expanding trade ties with Nigeria

Askari calls for expanding trade ties with Nigeria

The caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Dr Hasan Askari on Tuesday said that Pakistan and Nigeria can also benefit from each other's experiences for eradicating terrorism and extremism. He said this while talking to a seven-member delegation of Federal Republ
Published 18 Jul, 2018 12:00am
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