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Print - 2018-08-15
Bloomberg targets Big Tobacco's 'underhanded tactics'

Bloomberg targets Big Tobacco's 'underhanded tactics'

Billionaire former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg on Tuesday gave a trio of anti-tobacco crusaders $20 million to up their game against an industry aggressively marketing its deadly wares worldwide, especially in developing countries. The non-profit gro
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (August 14, 2018) and the forecast for Wednesday (August 15, 2018).

Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Crown Prince tells Imran: KSA interested in huge investment

Crown Prince tells Imran: KSA interested in huge investment

The prime minister-designate Imran Khan on Tuesday said that the upcoming government of his party would learn from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's strategy which he embarked upon to eradicate the menace of corruption.
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Crown Prince tells Imran: KSA interested in huge investment

Crown Prince tells Imran: KSA interested in huge investment

The prime minister-designate Imran Khan on Tuesday said that the upcoming government of his party would learn from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's strategy which he embarked upon to eradicate the menace of corruption.
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Crown Prince tells Imran: KSA interested in huge investment

Crown Prince tells Imran: KSA interested in huge investment

The prime minister-designate Imran Khan on Tuesday said that the upcoming government of his party would learn from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman''s strategy which he embarked upon to eradicate the menace of corruption.
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
DG ISPR among officers, soldiers granted military awards

DG ISPR among officers, soldiers granted military awards

President Mamnoon Hussain has conferred military awards to the officers and soldiers of Pakistan Army, Navy and Air Force on Independence Day. Aaj News reported Tuesday that Director General ISPR Major General Asif Ghafoor (Arty) was among those military
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
DG ISPR among officers, soldiers granted military awards

DG ISPR among officers, soldiers granted military awards

President Mamnoon Hussain has conferred military awards to the officers and soldiers of Pakistan Army, Navy and Air Force on Independence Day. Aaj News reported Tuesday that Director General ISPR Major General Asif Ghafoor (Arty) was among those military
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
NA Speaker, Deputy Speaker to be elected today

NA Speaker, Deputy Speaker to be elected today

The elections for speaker and deputy speaker of National Assembly will be held today (Wednesday) as deadline to submit nomination papers for the slots ended on Tuesday. Former Speaker Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Asad Qaiser submitted his nomination papers
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
NA Speaker, Deputy Speaker to be elected today

NA Speaker, Deputy Speaker to be elected today

The elections for speaker and deputy speaker of National Assembly will be held today (Wednesday) as deadline to submit nomination papers for the slots ended on Tuesday. Former Speaker Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Asad Qaiser submitted his nomination papers
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Dozens killed in Italy bridge collapse 'tragedy'

Dozens killed in Italy bridge collapse 'tragedy'

Italy was in shock Tuesday after dozens of people were killed when a motorway bridge collapsed in heavy rain in the Italian city of Genoa in what the governmentt called an "immense tragedy". The collapse, which saw a vast stretch of the A10 freeway tumble
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Dozens killed in Italy bridge collapse 'tragedy'

Dozens killed in Italy bridge collapse 'tragedy'

Italy was in shock Tuesday after dozens of people were killed when a motorway bridge collapsed in heavy rain in the Italian city of Genoa in what the governmentt called an "immense tragedy". The collapse, which saw a vast stretch of the A10 freeway tumble
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
China revs up spending plan as economy cools

China revs up spending plan as economy cools

The Chinese government is expediting plans to invest billions of dollars in infrastructure projects as its economy shows signs of cooling further, with investment growth slowing to a record low and consumers turning more cautious.
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
China revs up spending plan as economy cools

China revs up spending plan as economy cools

The Chinese government is expediting plans to invest billions of dollars in infrastructure projects as its economy shows signs of cooling further, with investment growth slowing to a record low and consumers turning more cautious.
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
China revs up spending plan as economy cools

China revs up spending plan as economy cools

The Chinese government is expediting plans to invest billions of dollars in infrastructure projects as its economy shows signs of cooling further, with investment growth slowing to a record low and consumers turning more cautious.
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Erdogan says Turkey to boycott iPhone, other US goods
Currency

Erdogan says Turkey to boycott iPhone, other US goods

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday said Turkey would boycott US electronic goods like the iPhone in retaliation for punitive sanctions from Washington, as the Turkish lira finally clawed back some ground after going into a tailspin over the tension
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Erdogan says Turkey to boycott iPhone, other US goods
Currency

Erdogan says Turkey to boycott iPhone, other US goods

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday said Turkey would boycott US electronic goods like the iPhone in retaliation for punitive sanctions from Washington, as the Turkish lira finally clawed back some ground after going into a tailspin over the tension
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Russia backs non-dollar trade with Turkey
Currency

Russia backs non-dollar trade with Turkey

Russia backs using national currencies, not the US dollar, in its trade with Turkey, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday, but he made no firm commitments that would immediately help Ankara to weather its currency crisis. Lavrov held tal
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Russia backs non-dollar trade with Turkey
Currency

Russia backs non-dollar trade with Turkey

Russia backs using national currencies, not the US dollar, in its trade with Turkey, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday, but he made no firm commitments that would immediately help Ankara to weather its currency crisis. Lavrov held tal
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Russia backs non-dollar trade with Turkey
Currency

Russia backs non-dollar trade with Turkey

Russia backs using national currencies, not the US dollar, in its trade with Turkey, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday, but he made no firm commitments that would immediately help Ankara to weather its currency crisis. Lavrov held tal
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Imran pledges support to Turkey

Imran pledges support to Turkey

Prime minister-designate Imran Khan Tuesday pledged support to Turkey in its row with the United States, saying 'we are praying for their success in dealing with severe economic challenges confronting Turkey'. In a message on Twitter, Pakistan Tehreek-e-I
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Imran pledges support to Turkey

Imran pledges support to Turkey

Prime minister-designate Imran Khan Tuesday pledged support to Turkey in its row with the United States, saying 'we are praying for their success in dealing with severe economic challenges confronting Turkey'. In a message on Twitter, Pakistan Tehreek-e-I
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Facebook to broadcast La Liga games for free in subcontinent

Facebook to broadcast La Liga games for free in subcontinent

Lionel Messi, Gareth Bale and a host of La Liga stars will be beamed for free to viewers in the Indian subcontinent as part of a landmark deal with Facebook to broadcast live matches, the Spanish top flight division said Tuesday. All 380 football matches
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Facebook to broadcast La Liga games for free in subcontinent

Facebook to broadcast La Liga games for free in subcontinent

Lionel Messi, Gareth Bale and a host of La Liga stars will be beamed for free to viewers in the Indian subcontinent as part of a landmark deal with Facebook to broadcast live matches, the Spanish top flight division said Tuesday. All 380 football matches
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Facebook to broadcast La Liga games for free in subcontinent

Facebook to broadcast La Liga games for free in subcontinent

Lionel Messi, Gareth Bale and a host of La Liga stars will be beamed for free to viewers in the Indian subcontinent as part of a landmark deal with Facebook to broadcast live matches, the Spanish top flight division said Tuesday. All 380 football matches
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
PSO awards first fuel oil import tender in two months

PSO awards first fuel oil import tender in two months

Pakistan State Oil (PSO) this week awarded its first fuel oil import tender in about two months, two trade sources said. That comes after the company left outstanding import tenders from late-June expire unawarded despite receiving multiple supplier offer
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
PSO awards first fuel oil import tender in two months

PSO awards first fuel oil import tender in two months

Pakistan State Oil (PSO) this week awarded its first fuel oil import tender in about two months, two trade sources said. That comes after the company left outstanding import tenders from late-June expire unawarded despite receiving multiple supplier offer
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
PSO awards first fuel oil import tender in two months

PSO awards first fuel oil import tender in two months

Pakistan State Oil (PSO) this week awarded its first fuel oil import tender in about two months, two trade sources said. That comes after the company left outstanding import tenders from late-June expire unawarded despite receiving multiple supplier offer
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Venezuelan general arrested over 'attack' on Maduro

Venezuelan general arrested over 'attack' on Maduro

A Venezuelan general has been arrested over the alleged assassination attempt on President Nicolas Maduro, Attorney General Tarek William Saab said on Tuesday. National Guard Major General Alejandro Perez Gomez appeared before a judge on Monday along with
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Israeli PM, UK opposition leader in row over Munich massacre

Israeli PM, UK opposition leader in row over Munich massacre

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and British opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn were locked in a row Tuesday over the Labour MP's attendance of an event that honoured suspects of the Munich Olympics massacre. Corbyn has been accused of joining in a
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Palestinians wary as UN may not open schools in time

Palestinians wary as UN may not open schools in time

The United Nations agency dealing with Palestinian refugees may not be able to open schools for half a million children because it has run out of money since the United States cut its funding, U.N. officials say. UNRWA already faces what it described as a
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Palestinians wary as UN may not open schools in time

Palestinians wary as UN may not open schools in time

The United Nations agency dealing with Palestinian refugees may not be able to open schools for half a million children because it has run out of money since the United States cut its funding, U.N. officials say. UNRWA already faces what it described as a
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Vienna topples Melbourne in 'most liveable city' ranking

Vienna topples Melbourne in 'most liveable city' ranking

Austria's capital Vienna has beaten Melbourne to be ranked the "world's most liveable city" in a new annual survey released Monday, ending the southern Australian city's seven-year reign. It is the first time a European metropolis has topped the annual ch
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Vienna topples Melbourne in 'most liveable city' ranking

Vienna topples Melbourne in 'most liveable city' ranking

Austria's capital Vienna has beaten Melbourne to be ranked the "world's most liveable city" in a new annual survey released Monday, ending the southern Australian city's seven-year reign. It is the first time a European metropolis has topped the annual ch
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
40 children killed in Yemen bus strike

40 children killed in Yemen bus strike

Forty children were among 51 people killed in a Saudi-led coalition air strike on a bus in rebel-held northern Yemen, the Red Cross said Tuesday, after thousands protested at a mass funeral. Fifty-six children were also among the 79 people wounded in the
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
40 children killed in Yemen bus strike

40 children killed in Yemen bus strike

Forty children were among 51 people killed in a Saudi-led coalition air strike on a bus in rebel-held northern Yemen, the Red Cross said Tuesday, after thousands protested at a mass funeral. Fifty-six children were also among the 79 people wounded in the
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Three hurt in suspected terror attack outside UK parliament

Three hurt in suspected terror attack outside UK parliament

A car swerved into passers-by then slammed into a barrier protecting Britain's Houses of Parliament in a suspected terror attack on Tuesday. Three people were injured, one seriously, in the incident in London, close to where five people were killed last y
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Three hurt in suspected terror attack outside UK parliament

Three hurt in suspected terror attack outside UK parliament

A car swerved into passers-by then slammed into a barrier protecting Britain's Houses of Parliament in a suspected terror attack on Tuesday. Three people were injured, one seriously, in the incident in London, close to where five people were killed last y
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Taliban capture northern base as Afghan forces fight in Ghazni

Taliban capture northern base as Afghan forces fight in Ghazni

Taliban fighters overran an army base in northern Afghanistan, officials said Tuesday, killing at least 17 soldiers with dozens feared captured in a stinging blow to security forces already struggling to push insurgents from eastern Ghazni. The fall of th
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Taliban capture northern base as Afghan forces fight in Ghazni

Taliban capture northern base as Afghan forces fight in Ghazni

Taliban fighters overran an army base in northern Afghanistan, officials said Tuesday, killing at least 17 soldiers with dozens feared captured in a stinging blow to security forces already struggling to push insurgents from eastern Ghazni. The fall of th
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Expats' right to vote: Task force recommends against e-voting system

Expats' right to vote: Task force recommends against e-voting system

As the Supreme Court of Pakistan will take up the case of voting right for overseas Pakistanis today (Wednesday), the task force mandated to assess the technical soundness of the web-based automated system recommended against the e-voting system.
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Expats' right to vote: Task force recommends against e-voting system

Expats' right to vote: Task force recommends against e-voting system

As the Supreme Court of Pakistan will take up the case of voting right for overseas Pakistanis today (Wednesday), the task force mandated to assess the technical soundness of the web-based automated system recommended against the e-voting system.
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Nebraska conducts first US execution with fentanyl

Nebraska conducts first US execution with fentanyl

Nebraska on Tuesday carried out America's first execution using fentanyl - the opioid at the center of the country's deadly overdose crisis - as part of an untested four-drug combination. Carey Dean Moore, who was sentenced to death for two 1979 murders,
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Nebraska conducts first US execution with fentanyl

Nebraska conducts first US execution with fentanyl

Nebraska on Tuesday carried out America's first execution using fentanyl - the opioid at the center of the country's deadly overdose crisis - as part of an untested four-drug combination. Carey Dean Moore, who was sentenced to death for two 1979 murders,
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Agriculture credit Disbursement

Agriculture credit Disbursement

It is good to see that agriculture credit continues to grow sharply. According to the latest data released by the State Bank, banks' lending to the agriculture sector soared to Rs 972.6 billion in FY18 as compared to Rs 704.5 billion last year, showing a
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
PPP's 'reluctance'

PPP's 'reluctance'

Reports of reservations on the Pakistan People's Party's (PPP's) part to go all out in support of the combined opposition's protests and internal deliberations point to problems in the opposition alliance. The noticeable absence of Chairman Bilawal Bhutto
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Short-, medium-term economic challenges - II

Short-, medium-term economic challenges - II

In Part-I, we discussed the primary challenges of power sector and in there the most pressing issue of circular debt (CD). We noted that the Government should make immediate use of the recently-amended electricity law that allows determination of a unifor
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Time to give up dole Dependence
Cotton

Time to give up dole Dependence

For the third time in its history Pakistan is seeing off a seemingly lost decade in terms of the economy. The first time we had such an experience was during the 1970s. Next was during the 1990s.
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
A Tax Commission for Pakistan

A Tax Commission for Pakistan

It was with great pleasure that one read the two initial articles on income tax policy by Syed Shabbar Zaidi (BR 13 and 14 August). With his great erudition and experience, Mr Zaidi has illustrated how withholding/ presumptive taxes, along with the policy
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Karachiites throng Quaid's mausoleum to celebrate Independence Day

Karachiites throng Quaid's mausoleum to celebrate Independence Day

The 71st anniversary of the country's Independence Day was celebrated with national zeal and fervour as thousands of people mostly the jubilant youth took to city roads to express their patriotism, love and devotion to the motherland Pakistan on Tuesday..
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
IPI hopes Imran will ensure media freedom

IPI hopes Imran will ensure media freedom

The International Press Institute (IPI) has congratulated Imran Khan and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on the success in the elections and expected that he would ensure restoration of media freedom, creating an environment where journalists and media organ
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
National flag hoisted at Wapda House

National flag hoisted at Wapda House

Chairman WAPDA Lieutenant General Muzammil Hussain (Retd) hoisted the national flag at WAPDA House to mark the Independence Day celebrations. The Authority Members, Human Resource Development General Manager Brigadier (R) Shoaib Taqi, WAPDA senior officer
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Independence Day celebrated in Faisalabad

Independence Day celebrated in Faisalabad

The Independence Day was celebrated with national zeal throughout the Faisalabad division with the commitment that all out efforts would be made for the prosperity of Pakistan. The main flag hoisting ceremony was held at Commissioner Complex.
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Islamic mutual funds: NBP holds awareness seminar at HCCI
Mutual Funds

Islamic mutual funds: NBP holds awareness seminar at HCCI

The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has organised an awareness seminar at Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry to share information about the benefits of Islamic Mutual Funds under NBP Fund Management Limited. A team of the NBP officers led by the P
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Islamic mutual funds: NBP holds awareness seminar at HCCI
Mutual Funds

Islamic mutual funds: NBP holds awareness seminar at HCCI

The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has organised an awareness seminar at Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry to share information about the benefits of Islamic Mutual Funds under NBP Fund Management Limited. A team of the NBP officers led by the P
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Tube well connections: SWC seeks SCA DG's views on the issue

Tube well connections: SWC seeks SCA DG's views on the issue

Sindh Water Commission has asked the Federal Secretary Energy to ensure the appearance of Director General Sindh Coal Authority for resolving the issues related to power connections to tube-wells. DG Sindh Coal Authority didn't turn up in the last hearing
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Officials asked to strictly follow SWC directives

Officials asked to strictly follow SWC directives

Chief Secretary Sindh Major Azam Suleman Khan (Retired) has warned officers that no negligence will be tolerated in providing pure drinking water to the people of the province and all directives of Sindh Water Commission (SWC) will be followed as per thei
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Sindh E&T department collects over Rs 5.6 billion in July
Cotton

Sindh E&T department collects over Rs 5.6 billion in July

Sindh Excise and Taxation Department Tuesday claimed to have collected Rs 5,659.254 million in July against the collection Rs 683.008 million made during last corresponding period. The department has collected Rs 603.079 million as motor vehicle tax, Rs 4
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
JI Shoora terms July 25 polls 'unfair'

JI Shoora terms July 25 polls 'unfair'

The central Shoora of the Jamaat-e-Islami has termed the recent elections as partial, unfair and non-transparent and said this was a major failure of the Election Commission. The Shoora which met with the JI Ameer, Senator Sirajul Haq in the chair, throug
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
VC terms KU 'mini Pakistan'

VC terms KU 'mini Pakistan'

University of Karachi (KU) vice chancellor Prof Muhammad Ajmal Khan said KU is mini Pakistan which represents every community of the country. Students and teachers from every community and province are playing their roles in varsity's development. We coul
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Pakistanis celebrate Independence Day in UAE

Pakistanis celebrate Independence Day in UAE

With the national flag hoisting ceremonies held at Pakistan Embassy and Consulate General in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, respectively, the Independence Day of Pakistan was celebrated in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday with national zeal and fervor. A l
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Drive against menace of plastic pollution launched

Drive against menace of plastic pollution launched

The WWF-Pakistan in collaboration with Hoga Saaf Pakistan on Tuesday launched BeatPlasticPollution campaign to help end the ever growing plastic pollution in the country. A five-day activity, which began on last August 10 invited people to donate their us
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Independence Day: Mirwaiz greets people of Pakistan

Independence Day: Mirwaiz greets people of Pakistan

Chairman of Hurriyat forum, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has greeted all people of Pakistan on Independence Day, and prayed for peace and prosperity of the country. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq in a message hoped that Pakistan would "keep supporting the genuine struggle of
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Independence Day: Change of guard ceremony held at Mazar-e-Quaid

Independence Day: Change of guard ceremony held at Mazar-e-Quaid

An impressive Change of Guard ceremony was held at mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah as the entire nation celebrated 71st anniversary of Independence of Pakistan. Smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Naval Academy cadets, clad in ceremoni
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Durrani set to become Sindh Assembly speaker again

Durrani set to become Sindh Assembly speaker again

An easy sailing for Aga Siraj Durrani is ahead to retain Speakership of the Sindh Assembly in a secret poll on Wednesday, as his party has an overwhelming majority in the house to vote out opposition contestant. The former ruling PPP is again set to form
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
SSUET celebrates Independence Day

SSUET celebrates Independence Day

Chancellor of Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology, Jawaid Anwar has said it is requirement of time to reform system of education in a manner that can contribute in nation's reconstruction and make students the best citizens. "Youth are the b
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
PIA initiates inquiry into PK-750 incident

PIA initiates inquiry into PK-750 incident

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has initiated inquiry into the event that occurred in the flight PK 750 at Paris on August 3, 2018. PIA management has issued show cause notice to its station manager in Paris over his poor performance and mishandling
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
PIA celebrates Independence Day

PIA celebrates Independence Day

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) celebrated the Independence Day of Pakistan at the airline's head office.
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan's 71st Independence Day celebrated in Tehran

Pakistan's 71st Independence Day celebrated in Tehran

Pakistan's 71st Independence Day was celebrated in Tehran with traditional fervour. An impressive ceremony was held in this morning at the Residence of Ambassador of Pakistan in which a large number of members of Pakistani community from all walks of life
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Need stressed for chalking out perfect water management system

Need stressed for chalking out perfect water management system

Prof. Muhammad Rafi has stressed on an end to blame game on the water issues and called for making perfect water management systems, re-cycling of water and conversion of saline sea water into sweet potable water. "A human being can live without electrici
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Independence Day marked with enthusiasm in Hyderabad

Independence Day marked with enthusiasm in Hyderabad

The 71st Independence Day of Pakistan was celebrated with great enthusiasm, zeal, zest and national spirit by the people of Hyderabad like other parts of the country here on Tuesday. The celebrations began with midnight fireworks in many parts of Hyderaba
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Partly Facetious: Smiles and handshakes

Partly Facetious: Smiles and handshakes

"The swearing in ceremony was carried out amidst smiles and handshakes of erstwhile verbose abusers who left no opportunity to hurl insults and accusations against each other..."
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
NESPAK celebrates Independence Day with fervour

NESPAK celebrates Independence Day with fervour

NESPAK celebrated the 71st Independence Day by arranging a simple but impressive ceremony at NESPAK House, Lahore here on August 14, 2018. The ceremony was started with recitation from the Holy Quran and prayers were made for the national unity and progre
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Siraj hoists national flag at Mansoora

Siraj hoists national flag at Mansoora

While hoisting the national flag atop the Jamaat-e-Islami headquarters Mansoora to mark the 71st Independence Day, the Ameer, Jamaat-e-Islami, Pakistan, Senator Sirajul Haq, declared that the JI would build Pakistan according to the vision of Allama Iqbal
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Askari calls for empowering youth for country's progress

Askari calls for empowering youth for country's progress

The interim Punjab chief minister Dr Hasan Askari on Tuesday said the country's future is attached with the youth and the more youth is empowered the more Pakistan will progress steadily. "The 21st century is an era of knowledge and technology and differe
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Opposition may field: JUI-F's Mian Nisar for KP CM's slot

Opposition may field: JUI-F's Mian Nisar for KP CM's slot

Joint opposition in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is likely to field Mian Nisar Gul, a JUI-F MPA elected from PK-85 Karak-I for contesting against Mahmood Khan, the PTI-designated Chief Minister for the province. PTI enjoys the support of 84 legislators in 124-membe
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Safdar shifted back to Adiala Jail

Safdar shifted back to Adiala Jail

The jailed son-in-law of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif Captain Muhammad Safdar (retd) was shifted to Adiala Jail on Tuesday from Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) where he was under treatment. On August 09, Safdar was brought to PIMS for
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan still carrying begging bowl: Shahbaz

Pakistan still carrying begging bowl: Shahbaz

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shahbaz Sharif on Tuesday said that despite passage of 71 years of independence, Pakistan has not become a stable country and still carrying a begging bowl. "We have not learnt any lesson from the past. We ha
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
General Tyre and Rubber Company
Mutual Funds

General Tyre and Rubber Company

General Tyre and Rubber Company of Pakistan Limited (PSX: GTYR) is a renowned name in the tyre industry and is one of the prominent players in the auto parts sector. The company is part of the Bibojee group owned by the Kuli Khattak Khan family. The group
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
General Tyre and Rubber Company
Mutual Funds

General Tyre and Rubber Company

General Tyre and Rubber Company of Pakistan Limited (PSX: GTYR) is a renowned name in the tyre industry and is one of the prominent players in the auto parts sector. The company is part of the Bibojee group owned by the Kuli Khattak Khan family. The group
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
Neelum Jhelum attains full generation capacity of 969MW

Neelum Jhelum attains full generation capacity of 969MW

The strategically important Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project achieved a historic landmark as the project attained its maximum generation capacity of 969 MW on Tuesday. All units of the project are generating power to their maximum. Meanwhile, Pakistan Wat
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold advances

US MIDDAY: gold advances

Gold rose from near 18-month lows on Tuesday, with futures breaking back above the key $1,200 level as the dollar softened and some analysts said the precious metal may have fallen too far. The dollar, in which gold is priced, was a touch lower against a
Published 15 Aug, 2018 12:00am
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