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Print - 2018-07-29
China appreciates Imran's remarks on bilateral relations

China appreciates Imran's remarks on bilateral relations

China has highly appreciated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan's remarks on China-Pakistan relations saying it shows that China-Pakistan all-weather strategic partnership will not shake no matter how the domestic situation changes in the
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Brazil's CS mills crush 45 million tonnes of cane

Brazil's CS mills crush 45 million tonnes of cane

Mills in Brazil's center-south region crushed 45 million tonnes of cane in the first half of July, only slightly below the volume seen last year, as processing continues at a strong pace under dry weather, cane industry group Unica said on Wednesday. The
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
CBOT wheat futures lower

CBOT wheat futures lower

Chicago Board of Trade soft red winter wheat futures and K.C. hard red winter wheat futures fell on Thursday on a technical setback after prices hit multi-week high. MGEX spring wheat futures also fell, but losses were kept in check by worries about disap
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Palm oil firmer on European vegoils market
Vegetable Oil

Palm oil firmer on European vegoils market

Palm oil on the European vegetable oils market continued to firm on Thursday, following gains in Malaysian palm oil futures on the back of follow-through technical buying and because of slightly higher export numbers. Asking prices for palm oil were betwe
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Bangladesh gets lowest offer of wheat tender

Bangladesh gets lowest offer of wheat tender

Bangladesh's state grains buyer got the lowest offer, $270.89 a tonne C&F liner out, in an international tender on Wednesday to purchase and import 50,000 tonnes of wheat, a senior state procurement official said. No purchase has yet been made and the off
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Canadian canola futures rise

Canadian canola futures rise

ICE Canadian canola futures rose on Thursday, in sympathy with strength in rival oilseeds. Traders took in stride an average Canadian canola yield estimate from the Grain World crop tour of 41.9 bushels per acre, up from the previous year's 41.1 bushels.
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
CBOT soyabean futures ease

CBOT soyabean futures ease

Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures eased on Thursday on a round of technical selling, traders said. Soya futures rose early but failed to hold support after the most-actively traded November contract broke through its 30-day moving average for the fi
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
CBOT corn futures rise

CBOT corn futures rise

Chicago Board of Trade corn futures ended higher for the eighth time in nine sessions on Thursday, hitting their highest since June 13, supported by strong demand on the domestic and export markets. Uncertainty about crop development around the US Midwest
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
European gasoline margins firm on stocks fall

European gasoline margins firm on stocks fall

Benchmark northwest European gasoline refining margins firmed on the back of a drop in stocks and strong demand, in particular from West Africa. Gasoline stocks independently held in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp refining and storage hub fell by nearly
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Indonesia's robusta coffee output likely to fall

Indonesia's robusta coffee output likely to fall

Robusta coffee bean production in Indonesian province of Lampung is expected to fall by 40 percent during harvest season this year amid "extreme" weather condition, according to a local industry group. "Robusta harvest volume this year is estimated below
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Jordan tenders to buy 120,000 tonnes of barley

Jordan tenders to buy 120,000 tonnes of barley

Jordan's state grain buyer has issued another international tender to purchase 120,000 tonnes of animal feed barley to be sourced from optional origins, European traders said on Wednesday. The tender deadline is July 31. Jordan has struggled to purchase w
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Saturday (July 28, 2018).

Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rates soar
Currency

THE RUPEE: rates soar

The rupee extended overnight gains against the dollar on the money market on Saturday, dealers said. Commenting on the persistency in the upward journey of the rupee, president, Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP) Malik Bostan said the rupee will recover
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rates soar
Currency

THE RUPEE: rates soar

The rupee extended overnight gains against the dollar on the money market on Saturday, dealers said. Commenting on the persistency in the upward journey of the rupee, president, Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP) Malik Bostan said the rupee will recover
Published 29 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 Saturday (July 28, 2018).

Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (July 28, 2018)

Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (July 28, 2018).

Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (July 28, 2018) and the forecast for Sunday (July 29, 2018).

Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (July 28, 2018).

Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (July 28, 2018).

Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Automart: car prices in Karachi

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (July 28, 2018).

Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Your rupee last quarter
Currency

Your rupee last quarter

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last quarter. (January 2 to June 29, 201)

Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
NA-131: Imran declared winner after recounting

NA-131: Imran declared winner after recounting

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan has been declared winner from NA-131 (Lahore) after recounting of 2835 votes at the request of Khawaja Saad Rafiq, PML-N's contestant, Aaj News reported on Saturday. After the vote recounting, Imran was voted
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
MQM-P divided over joining coalition?

MQM-P divided over joining coalition?

Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Faisal Subzwari Saturday rebuffed the reports of alliance with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Aaj News reported. Talking to media, Subzwari said that MQM has no intention to join the potential government at the
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
MQM-P divided over joining coalition?

MQM-P divided over joining coalition?

Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Faisal Subzwari Saturday rebuffed the reports of alliance with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Aaj News reported. Talking to media, Subzwari said that MQM has no intention to join the potential government at the
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Kamal disgruntled

Kamal disgruntled

Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) chairman Mustafa Kamal has alleged that historic electoral frauds were witnessed in elections 2018 in Karachi. Aaj News reported on Saturday that PSP chief suggested rechecking of the results of constituencies where Shahbaz Shari
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Kamal disgruntled

Kamal disgruntled

Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) chairman Mustafa Kamal has alleged that historic electoral frauds were witnessed in elections 2018 in Karachi. Aaj News reported on Saturday that PSP chief suggested rechecking of the results of constituencies where Shahbaz Shari
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
'Taliban group holds first direct talks with US official'

'Taliban group holds first direct talks with US official'

A senior Taliban official says the insurgent group has held the first direct talks with a U.S. official in a preliminary discussion about future plans for peace negotiations. This week's meeting with Alice Wells, the U.S.'s top diplomat for South Asia, wa
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
'Taliban group holds first direct talks with US official'

'Taliban group holds first direct talks with US official'

A senior Taliban official says the insurgent group has held the first direct talks with a U.S. official in a preliminary discussion about future plans for peace negotiations. This week's meeting with Alice Wells, the U.S.'s top diplomat for South Asia, wa
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Secretary Power asked to comply with SHC's July 26 order

Secretary Power asked to comply with SHC's July 26 order

Karachi Electric (KE) has warned the Power Division that notification of its consumers end tariff determined by Nepra on federal government's request will be considered a violation of Sindh High Court's (SHC's) orders. This has been conveyed by the Counse
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Secretary Power asked to comply with SHC's July 26 order

Secretary Power asked to comply with SHC's July 26 order

Karachi Electric (KE) has warned the Power Division that notification of its consumers end tariff determined by Nepra on federal government's request will be considered a violation of Sindh High Court's (SHC's) orders. This has been conveyed by the Counse
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Secretary Power asked to comply with SHC''s July 26 order

Secretary Power asked to comply with SHC''s July 26 order

Karachi Electric (KE) has warned the Power Division that notification of its consumers end tariff determined by Nepra on federal government''s request will be considered a violation of Sindh High Court''s (SHC''s) orders. This has been conveyed by the Cou
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
CJP describes water crisis as global conspiracy

CJP describes water crisis as global conspiracy

Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar on Saturday said that water crisis is a great threat to the stability of the country. Addressing a gathering of judges from district judiciary at Punjab Judicial Academy, the CJP said new water dams were critical
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
CJP describes water crisis as global conspiracy

CJP describes water crisis as global conspiracy

Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar on Saturday said that water crisis is a great threat to the stability of the country. Addressing a gathering of judges from district judiciary at Punjab Judicial Academy, the CJP said new water dams were critical
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Faryal submits Rs 2 million surety bond in money laundering case

Faryal submits Rs 2 million surety bond in money laundering case

Faryal Talpur, a leader of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), on Saturday has sought more time for appearance before joint investigation team (JIT) of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) formed to probe a money-laundering case. On behalf of Talpur, her attorney
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Faryal submits Rs 2 million surety bond in money laundering case

Faryal submits Rs 2 million surety bond in money laundering case

Faryal Talpur, a leader of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), on Saturday has sought more time for appearance before joint investigation team (JIT) of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) formed to probe a money-laundering case. On behalf of Talpur, her attorney
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
PTI needs 21 more MNAs to form government

PTI needs 21 more MNAs to form government

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf with 115 and allies with 11 National Assembly seats - PML-Q (4), BAP (4), GDA (2), and AML (1) - technically require the support of 21 additional members of the National Assembly to get a simple majority to form the government; th
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
PTI needs 21 more MNAs to form government

PTI needs 21 more MNAs to form government

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf with 115 and allies with 11 National Assembly seats - PML-Q (4), BAP (4), GDA (2), and AML (1) - technically require the support of 21 additional members of the National Assembly to get a simple majority to form the government; th
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Army rejects allegations

Army rejects allegations

Pakistan Army has categorically denied any direct or indirect interference in the general election 2018 to manipulate the results of the polls. An official of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) told Business Recorder that some foreign power
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Army rejects allegations

Army rejects allegations

Pakistan Army has categorically denied any direct or indirect interference in the general election 2018 to manipulate the results of the polls. An official of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) told Business Recorder that some foreign power
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
US commends election process, concerned over 'flaws'

US commends election process, concerned over 'flaws'

The United States expressed concerns about the "flaws" in the campaign process leading up to the Pakistani election on July 25, a State Department spokesperson said on Friday, adding that they had taken "note of the election results".
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
US commends election process, concerned over 'flaws'

US commends election process, concerned over 'flaws'

The United States expressed concerns about the "flaws" in the campaign process leading up to the Pakistani election on July 25, a State Department spokesperson said on Friday, adding that they had taken "note of the election results".
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
China appreciates Imran's remarks on bilateral relations

China appreciates Imran's remarks on bilateral relations

China has highly appreciated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan's remarks on China-Pakistan relations saying it shows that China-Pakistan all-weather strategic partnership will not shake no matter how the domestic situation changes in the
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Egypt court hands down 75 death sentences

Egypt court hands down 75 death sentences

An Egyptian court Saturday sentenced to death 75 Islamists, including Muslim Brotherhood leaders, and referred what was the largest single case of capital punishment convictions to the country's top religious authority. Egyptian law requires the grand muf
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Government urged to ensure every citizen's screening for Hepatitis B, C

Government urged to ensure every citizen's screening for Hepatitis B, C

Leading hepatologists and gastroenterologists of the country have urged the upcoming federal and provincial governments to screen every Pakistani for Hepatitis B and C infections after World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Pakistan as 'highly endem
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Huge quantity of betel nuts seized

Huge quantity of betel nuts seized

Sindh police on Saturday claimed to have confiscated huge quantity of betel nuts in the limits of Garden police. According to details, the action was taken on a tip-off, which revealed that some unscrupulous elements were planning to smuggle huge quantity
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
PTA chief assures Imran of full cooperation

PTA chief assures Imran of full cooperation

Chairman, Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA), Amanullah Aftab on his behalf and on behalf of entire Central Executive Committee of PTA congratulated Imran Khan, Chairman, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on achievement of the success in general election 2018.
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Heatwave likely to hit Karachi

Heatwave likely to hit Karachi

The Met Office on Saturday forecast a partly cloudy weather for Karachi with a heat wave warning in the next 48 hours. Humidity level is expected to scale up to 75 percent and temperature to 35 degrees Celsius on Sunday and Monday.
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
IMO chief felicitate Imran on PTI's victory
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IMO chief felicitate Imran on PTI's victory

International Memon Organization (IMO) president Abdul Rahim Janoo has expressed his heartiest congratulations to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, (PTI) chairman Imran Khan for historic victory in general elections 2018.
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Two more accused granted bail in Naqeebullah murder case

Two more accused granted bail in Naqeebullah murder case

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) granted bail to Sub Inspector Muhammad Yaseen and ASI Sapurd Hussain on Saturday in the Naqeebullah Mehsud murder case. Rao Anwar, the main accused in the murder case, was earlier granted bail by the ATC on July 10.
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
BMP felicitates Imran Khan

BMP felicitates Imran Khan

The Businessmen Panel (BMP) pins high hope for the coming government of Pakistan Tehreek Insaf (PTI) and expect that dwindling economic situation of the country will be stable through effective economic policies which will turn into reduce the trade defic
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
PSX amends Form-5, Form-8

PSX amends Form-5, Form-8

Pakistan Stock Exchange has informed all the listed companies and issuers of listed securities that the necessary amendments have been made in Form-5 and Form-8 of the Corresponding Manual of the Exchange, which is available in legal framework section of
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
PTI government will surmount economic crisis: APTMA
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PTI government will surmount economic crisis: APTMA

All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Sindh-Balochistan Region chairman Asif Inam said Saturday that Imran Khan has potential as well as will to drive the country out present economic crisis. He congratulated Imran Khan and his team on overwhelmi
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
ECP announces results for 295 seats in Punjab

ECP announces results for 295 seats in Punjab

The Election Commission of Pakistan has announced electoral results for 295 seats against a total of 297 general seats of Punjab Assembly. According to the results, Pakistan Muslim League-N is leading in the province with 129 seats, followed by Pakistan T
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Scholars express firm confidence in China-Pakistan ties

Scholars express firm confidence in China-Pakistan ties

All Chinese scholars interviewed by the Chinese Media expressed firm confidence in China-Pakistan ties. They believe China and Pakistan's all-weather strategic partnership of cooperation has lived up to its name, and the conditions that help foster this s
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
KP RTI Commission penalises 15 institutions

KP RTI Commission penalises 15 institutions

The Right to Information (RTI) Commission Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has fined 15 institutions including two journalists' bodies for refusing the provision of information to individuals. The commission has also issued show-cause notices to 31 other organizations
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Failure of RTS creates doubts: experts

Failure of RTS creates doubts: experts

Vote rigging was geared to ensure victory of one party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), an anecdotal survey of legal experts carried out by Business Recorder revealed. This is not the first time that vote rigging was evident in the general elec
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
PTI leads with 115 NA seats

PTI leads with 115 NA seats

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is leading in the National Assembly with 115 seats followed by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) with 64 and 43 seats, respectively. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Saturday rele
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
UN chief hails Pakistan elections

UN chief hails Pakistan elections

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres congratulated Pakistan on Wednesday's general elections which saw Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) emerged as the dominant force on the country's political landscape with majority of seats in the National A
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
General election-2018: highest number of votes polled in Hafizabad

General election-2018: highest number of votes polled in Hafizabad

As per statistics released by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), the highest numbers of votes were cast in Hafizabad during general election 2018. As per data, the people of Hafizabad demonstrated their trust in the democratic system by voicing th
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
US paper backs Imran's campaign to reform Pakistan

US paper backs Imran's campaign to reform Pakistan

A leading American paper Saturday hailed Imran Khan's "impressive" election victory and urged the United States, China and India to ease his way towards reforming Pakistan. "His (Imran Khan's) main call is to reform Pakistan's woeful governance and put an
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Iran felicitates Pakistan on successful elections

Iran felicitates Pakistan on successful elections

Iran on Saturday congratulated Pakistan over successful conduct of the General Election-2018, held on July 25. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi, in a message, extended felicitation to Pakistan and expressed the hope for further strengtheni
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Japan, Germany congratulate Imran

Japan, Germany congratulate Imran

The Japanese government congratulated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan and his political party on victory in the general election 2018. According to the local media, the Japanese government hopes that relations between the two countries
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
PTI, PML-N in battle to form Punjab government

PTI, PML-N in battle to form Punjab government

While both the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have yet to formally announce their candidates for the slot of new chief executive of Punjab, hectic efforts are being made by both the parties to win the support of 29
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Trump is anti-China?

Trump is anti-China?

US President Donald Trump seems to have been doing greatest ever disservice to the US through his highly flawed approach to his country's economy. He is a person who doesn't learn from the past; that is why he is always doomed to repeat it. Trump, for exa
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Trump pledge EU to become big importer of US gas met with scepticism

Trump pledge EU to become big importer of US gas met with scepticism

President Donald Trump said the European Union would soon become a "massive" importer of US natural gas, but some energy analysts expressed skepticism at such an outcome. Trump, joined by European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker, said Wednesday that
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
May's Brexit blueprint shot down by Brussels

May's Brexit blueprint shot down by Brussels

British Prime Minister Theresa May faces being hobbled by the EU's rejection of key planks of her departure plan, stoking fears of a hard Brexit as calls grow for a second referendum. No sooner had May secured support for her "Chequers plan" - which cost
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
A newer and prosperous Pakistan, why?

A newer and prosperous Pakistan, why?

What makes Pakistan's landscape so unique and ready for exportability and innovative excellence? Technology and automation are shifting in ways that favour the eager population of developing nations. The Asian market is directly benefiting from the access
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Karachi's pragmatic response

Karachi's pragmatic response

Arguably, one of the most crucial aspects of the 2018 general elections is how Karachi responded to the calls of Pakistan People's Party (PPP), Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Pakistan Muslim League (N), Muttahida Majlis-e-
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
The demand for re-poll

The demand for re-poll

Although save for the PTI which gained commanding lead in the July 25 elections several political parties have alleged rigging during the vote counting process, the protest plan announced after Friday's multiparty conference to seek reelection is neither
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
PML-N rejects proposal to boycott oath-taking?

PML-N rejects proposal to boycott oath-taking?

The Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leadership has turned down chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Maulana Fazlur Rehman's proposal that the elected representatives of their parties should not take oath in protest against alleged rigging in electio
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Sadiq, Abbasi concerned over performance of CEC

Sadiq, Abbasi concerned over performance of CEC

Senior leaders of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, Ayaz Sadiq and former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Saturday, expressed grave concern over the performance of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) former Justice Sardar Mohammad Raza in conducting free
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Sadiq, Abbasi concerned over performance of CEC

Sadiq, Abbasi concerned over performance of CEC

Senior leaders of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, Ayaz Sadiq and former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Saturday, expressed grave concern over the performance of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) former Justice Sardar Mohammad Raza in conducting free
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
BAP to form government in Balochistan: Kamal

BAP to form government in Balochistan: Kamal

President Balochistan Awami Party Jam Kamal has said that his party would form government in the province with the cooperation of coalition partners.
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Thousands flee new California blaze, governor asks aid

Thousands flee new California blaze, governor asks aid

Thousands of people in Southern California had fled a deliberately set blaze southeast of Los Angeles by Saturday morning, after the state's governor requested federal aid to help battle a deadly fire elsewhere. A blaze known as the Cranston Fire, and the
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Thousands flee new California blaze, governor asks aid

Thousands flee new California blaze, governor asks aid

Thousands of people in Southern California had fled a deliberately set blaze southeast of Los Angeles by Saturday morning, after the state's governor requested federal aid to help battle a deadly fire elsewhere. A blaze known as the Cranston Fire, and the
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
PML-N rejects proposal to boycott oath-taking?

PML-N rejects proposal to boycott oath-taking?

The Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leadership has turned down chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Maulana Fazlur Rehman's proposal that the elected representatives of their parties should not take oath in protest against alleged rigging in electio
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Trump seeks to revive 'Arab Nato' to confront Iran

Trump seeks to revive 'Arab Nato' to confront Iran

The Trump administration is quietly pushing ahead with a bid to create a new security and political alliance with six Gulf Arab states, Egypt and Jordan, in part to counter Iran's expansion in the region, according to US and Arab officials. The White Hous
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
India says hopes new government will work for terror-free South Asia

India says hopes new government will work for terror-free South Asia

India on Saturday said it hoped the new government of Pakistan would "work constructively" to end militancy in South Asia, in its first comments following this week's general election in Pakistan. Cricket star-turned-politician Imran Khan, who won the dis
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
India says hopes new government will work for terror-free South Asia

India says hopes new government will work for terror-free South Asia

India on Saturday said it hoped the new government of Pakistan would "work constructively" to end militancy in South Asia, in its first comments following this week's general election in Pakistan. Cricket star-turned-politician Imran Khan, who won the dis
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Trump seeks to revive 'Arab Nato' to confront Iran

Trump seeks to revive 'Arab Nato' to confront Iran

The Trump administration is quietly pushing ahead with a bid to create a new security and political alliance with six Gulf Arab states, Egypt and Jordan, in part to counter Iran's expansion in the region, according to US and Arab officials. The White Hous
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Monsoon rains to have positive impact on Kharif crops
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Monsoon rains to have positive impact on Kharif crops

The current monsoon rains would have a positive impact over major kharif crops' production including sugarcane, rice and cotton. A senior official of Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNS&R) told Business Recorder that ongoing rains
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Five independent MPAs join PTI

Five independent MPAs join PTI

With the joining of five independent elected members of Punjab provincial assembly, the tally of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has risen to 128 from 123, increasing the chance of the party to form government in Punjab. According to a PTI statement, four
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Five independent MPAs join PTI

Five independent MPAs join PTI

With the joining of five independent elected members of Punjab provincial assembly, the tally of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has risen to 128 from 123, increasing the chance of the party to form government in Punjab. According to a PTI statement, four
Published 29 Jul, 2018 12:00am
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