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Print - 2018-09-21
METRO Pakistan collaborates with SOS Children's Village

METRO Pakistan collaborates with SOS Children's Village

METRO Cash & Carry Pakistan celebrated METRO Volunteer Day by joining hands with SOS Children's Village, which is one of Pakistan's largest charity organizations dedicated to orphaned and abandoned children. Since a number of children here have experience
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Security tightened for today: 9th Muharram's procession ends peacefully

Security tightened for today: 9th Muharram's procession ends peacefully

The mourning procession of 9th Muharram to pay homage to the martyrs of Karbala was culminated peacefully at Hussainia Imam Bargah, Kharadar area Thursday. The Sindh police have chalked out security plan for the 10th Muharram rally in the city to be obser
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Saudi Arabia evinces interest in airing Pakistani TV dramas

Saudi Arabia evinces interest in airing Pakistani TV dramas

Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Fawad Chaudhry met his Saudi counterpart, Dr Awad al Awwad in Jeddah and discussed matters of bilateral interest. During the meeting, the Minister expressed gratitude to the Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Sa
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Adviser visits Command, Control Centre to review security steps

Adviser visits Command, Control Centre to review security steps

Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh on Information, Law and Anti-Corruption Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Thursday visited the Rescue Emergency Response Centre & Command and Control Room established in Commissioner Office Karachi. The Command and Control Centre
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Hot & dry weather forecast

Hot & dry weather forecast

The Met Office on Thursday forecast mainly a hot and dry weather for the country in the next 24 hours. It said that isolated rain-thundershower is likely to fall in Malakand Division during evening and night hours on Friday. "Continental air is prevailing
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Youm-e-Ashur to be observed with sanctity, reverence in Hyderabad

Youm-e-Ashur to be observed with sanctity, reverence in Hyderabad

The citizens of Hyderabad will observe Youm-e-Ashur, the mourning Martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his 72 companions, with traditional religious sanctity and reverence on Friday (today). After taking part in Majalis-e-Aza, mourning processions an
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
'No steps taken to increase tax base in supplementary budget'

'No steps taken to increase tax base in supplementary budget'

President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), Mian Zahid Hussain has said no measure has taken to increase tax base in the supplementary federal budget which left the tax payers in doubts and non filers have encouraged which is contrary t
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Slash in Sindh's ADP to affect 25 uplift schemes

Slash in Sindh's ADP to affect 25 uplift schemes

A total twenty five new development schemes in Sindh will be affected after the cut in Annual Development Plan (ADP) for the current financial year. ADP for the current financial year was initially prepared in April this year and Rs 50 billions were alloc
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
US praise Pakistan's efforts against terrorism

US praise Pakistan's efforts against terrorism

The United States Department of State has acknowledged the efforts of Pakistan Army against terrorists, in a report from 2017 on terrorism. According to the report, al Qaeda and other terrorist organisations have weakened following operations by Pakistan
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Pak-Afghan Chaman border closed for two days

Pak-Afghan Chaman border closed for two days

The border crossings between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Chaman, Balochistan was closed by the government for two days (Thursday, Friday) in the wake of Muharram ul Haram processions. The border has been closed in light of security arrangements in connect
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Javed terms Pak-UK ties 'unique' and 'historic'

Javed terms Pak-UK ties 'unique' and 'historic'

Home Secretary of the United Kingdom (UK) the RT Hon Sajid Javed MP has reaffirmed the UK and Pakistan's strength in partnership as part of his 2-day visit to the country. A statement issued by UK government here said that Sajid Javid also stressed the im
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Ashura reminds us of Imam Hussain's (AS) great sacrifices: PM

Ashura reminds us of Imam Hussain's (AS) great sacrifices: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that in view of immense challenges faced by the country, the need for getting united and promoting the spirit of sacrifice has become manifold, so as to counter the nefarious designs of enemies.
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
KPC, AKUH's health session for journalists on September 25

KPC, AKUH's health session for journalists on September 25

The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) in collaboration with the Health Committee of the Karachi Press Club (KPC) is organising heart health consultation followed by awareness dialogue of expert panel on healthy heart for journalists at the Karachi Press
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
KP minister vows to resolve HR directorate's issues

KP minister vows to resolve HR directorate's issues

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Law and Human Rights Sultan Mohammad Khan has said the protection of human rights is being given top priority in the manifesto of PTI, saying the problems of the Directorate of Human Rights will be resolved as soon as possi
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
FM extends gratitude to Saudi Arabia, UAE for warm hospitality

FM extends gratitude to Saudi Arabia, UAE for warm hospitality

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Thursday expressed gratitude to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates for extending hospitality during the official visit to Prime Minister Imran Khan. Foreign Minister Qureshi, who accompanied the prime minist
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Balochistan CM lauds China's role in development

Balochistan CM lauds China's role in development

Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Jam Kamal Khan has said that China is a time-tested friend of Pakistan and it has always stood side by side Pakistan at every critical juncture. He was talking to the Chairman of Chinese Company, Tong Sun Resources Limited W
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Yasin Malik pays tributes to three youth

Yasin Malik pays tributes to three youth

The Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), Muhammad Yasin Malik, has paid glowing tributes to three youth, Maroof Ahmed Nath, Bilal Ahmed Najar and Noor-ul-Amin Dagga of Khanabal area of Islamabad district on their 8th martyrdom anniversar
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
KP IGP reviews security measures for Ashura

KP IGP reviews security measures for Ashura

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Salahuddin Khan Mehsud on Thursday visited Imambargah situated in Peshawar Saddar to review security arrangements for peaceful observance of Muharram. Chief Capital City Police Peshawar Qazi Jami-Ur
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Foolproof security arrangements made in Capital

Foolproof security arrangements made in Capital

The government on Thursday made foolproof security arrangements including partial suspension of mobile phone services in different areas of federal capital to ensure peace during processions and Majalis on 9th Muharram. The security arrangements were moni
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
AJK PM visits Midland hospital

AJK PM visits Midland hospital

The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider Khan visited Midland Doctors hospital here at Tandali on Thursday. He inspected various sections of the hospital and met with foreign doctors working there. Expressing satisfaction over the perf
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Government to fulfill promises made with people: Buzdar

Government to fulfill promises made with people: Buzdar

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that the PTI government will fulfil its promises made with the people; they are working hard to provide necessary relief to the people in first 100 days. He expressed these views while talking to the Punj
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Ailing energy sector - IV

Ailing energy sector - IV

September 7 is PAF celebration and remembrance day as we recall the bravery and ultimate sacrifices of so many of our pilots in the 1965 war. Back in mid-50s when I witnessed the first shahadat of a young pilot, who refused to bailout when his Supermarine
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
China shrugs off trade war 'obstacles'

China shrugs off trade war 'obstacles'

Chinese officials are shrugging off warnings that the trade spat with the United States could slash the country's economic growth, with state-run media saying Beijing can "outlast" the tariffs war. Donald Trump this week announced another $200 billion wor
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Bank of Japan mired in 'mission impossible' against deflation

Bank of Japan mired in 'mission impossible' against deflation

Former Bank of Japan member Sayuri Shirai fondly remembers when the bank decided on a massive programme intended to perk up the world's number-three economy and save it from damaging deflation. "It was a very exciting time," recalls the 55-year-old. "Glob
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Selection for tax audit - I

Selection for tax audit - I

Selection for and conduct of audit is not ex facie detrimental to the interest of taxpayer, however to exercise such powers; the discretion needs to be structured by framing rules and issuance of policies for ensuring consistency and certainty of procedur
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Third-country investment in CPEC

Third-country investment in CPEC

Federal Minister for Planning Development and Reforms Khusro Bakhtiar after presiding over China Pakistan Economic Corridor's (CPEC's) fifth progress review meeting announced three major deviations from those supported by the PML-N administration: measure
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Civil service reform

Civil service reform

Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan made a pitch to the civil servants on September 14, 2018 regarding support for his reforms agenda, promising in the process a massive turnaround in their lives and the country within two years. In return, he promised them di
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Ex-Malaysian PM charged with money laundering

Ex-Malaysian PM charged with money laundering

Malaysian prosecutors charged former Prime Minister Najib Razak with 21 counts of money laundering and four counts of abuse of power on Thursday over hundreds of millions of dollars received in his personal bank account. The charges bring the total number
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Ex-Malaysian PM charged with money laundering

Ex-Malaysian PM charged with money laundering

Malaysian prosecutors charged former Prime Minister Najib Razak with 21 counts of money laundering and four counts of abuse of power on Thursday over hundreds of millions of dollars received in his personal bank account. The charges bring the total number
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Ex-Malaysian PM charged with money laundering

Ex-Malaysian PM charged with money laundering

Malaysian prosecutors charged former Prime Minister Najib Razak with 21 counts of money laundering and four counts of abuse of power on Thursday over hundreds of millions of dollars received in his personal bank account. The charges bring the total number
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Japan PM Abe wins extended term, faces Trump trade challenge

Japan PM Abe wins extended term, faces Trump trade challenge

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe won a ruling party leadership vote on Thursday, putting him on track to become Japan''s longest-serving premier and to try to cement his legacy, including by revision of the country''s pacifist, post-war constitution.
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Japan PM Abe wins extended term, faces Trump trade challenge

Japan PM Abe wins extended term, faces Trump trade challenge

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe won a ruling party leadership vote on Thursday, putting him on track to become Japan's longest-serving premier and to try to cement his legacy, including by revision of the country's pacifist, post-war constitution.
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Japan PM Abe wins extended term, faces Trump trade challenge

Japan PM Abe wins extended term, faces Trump trade challenge

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe won a ruling party leadership vote on Thursday, putting him on track to become Japan's longest-serving premier and to try to cement his legacy, including by revision of the country's pacifist, post-war constitution.
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
World 'won't rest' on Rohingya crisis, UK's Hunt tells Suu Kyi

World 'won't rest' on Rohingya crisis, UK's Hunt tells Suu Kyi

British foreign minister Jeremy Hunt on Thursday called for justice on the Rohingya crisis after his visit to Myanmar's Rakhine state, telling embattled leader Aung San Suu Kyi the world "won't let it rest". Hunt's rallying cry for accountability comes at
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
World 'won't rest' on Rohingya crisis, UK's Hunt tells Suu Kyi

World 'won't rest' on Rohingya crisis, UK's Hunt tells Suu Kyi

British foreign minister Jeremy Hunt on Thursday called for justice on the Rohingya crisis after his visit to Myanmar's Rakhine state, telling embattled leader Aung San Suu Kyi the world "won't let it rest". Hunt's rallying cry for accountability comes at
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
EU pushes October Brexit agreement, threatens no deal

EU pushes October Brexit agreement, threatens no deal

European Union leaders will push for a Brexit deal next month but warned Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday that if she will not give ground on trade and the Irish border by November they are ready to cope with Britain crashing out.
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
EU pushes October Brexit agreement, threatens no deal

EU pushes October Brexit agreement, threatens no deal

European Union leaders will push for a Brexit deal next month but warned Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday that if she will not give ground on trade and the Irish border by November they are ready to cope with Britain crashing out.
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Forced marriage plight: Italy secures release of Pakistani woman

Forced marriage plight: Italy secures release of Pakistani woman

A Pakistani woman who said she was tricked by her family into going to Pakistan for a forced marriage is on her way back to Italy after an intervention from the Italian Foreign Ministry. Menoona Safdar has been put on a plane to Italy "putting an end to a
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Forced marriage plight: Italy secures release of Pakistani woman

Forced marriage plight: Italy secures release of Pakistani woman

A Pakistani woman who said she was tricked by her family into going to Pakistan for a forced marriage is on her way back to Italy after an intervention from the Italian Foreign Ministry. Menoona Safdar has been put on a plane to Italy "putting an end to a
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Emirates, Etihad airlines deny report they may merge

Emirates, Etihad airlines deny report they may merge

State-owned Emirates and Etihad, two of the Middle East''s top airlines, denied a Bloomberg report on Thursday which quoted unnamed sources as saying Emirates was seeking to take over smaller Etihad to create the world''s largest carrier. "There is no tru
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Emirates, Etihad airlines deny report they may merge

Emirates, Etihad airlines deny report they may merge

State-owned Emirates and Etihad, two of the Middle East's top airlines, denied a Bloomberg report on Thursday which quoted unnamed sources as saying Emirates was seeking to take over smaller Etihad to create the world's largest carrier. "There is no truth
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Emirates, Etihad airlines deny report they may merge

Emirates, Etihad airlines deny report they may merge

State-owned Emirates and Etihad, two of the Middle East's top airlines, denied a Bloomberg report on Thursday which quoted unnamed sources as saying Emirates was seeking to take over smaller Etihad to create the world's largest carrier. "There is no truth
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Air pressure mix-up causes mass bleeding on Indian flight

Air pressure mix-up causes mass bleeding on Indian flight

A cockpit mix-up left more than 30 passengers on an Indian plane bleeding from their ears and noses Thursday after the crew reportedly forgot to flick a switch regulating cabin air pressure. The Jet Airways flight to Jaipur had to turn back due to loss in
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Air pressure mix-up causes mass bleeding on Indian flight

Air pressure mix-up causes mass bleeding on Indian flight

A cockpit mix-up left more than 30 passengers on an Indian plane bleeding from their ears and noses Thursday after the crew reportedly forgot to flick a switch regulating cabin air pressure. The Jet Airways flight to Jaipur had to turn back due to loss in
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
SC set to hear petition against PM on September 24

SC set to hear petition against PM on September 24

The Supreme Court is set to hear a constitutional petition filed by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader, seeking disqualification of incumbent Prime Minister Imran Khan, on September 24. The PML-N leader Daniyal Chaudhry had filed a petition again
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
SC set to hear petition against PM on September 24

SC set to hear petition against PM on September 24

The Supreme Court is set to hear a constitutional petition filed by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader, seeking disqualification of incumbent Prime Minister Imran Khan, on September 24. The PML-N leader Daniyal Chaudhry had filed a petition again
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Mexican president-elect stuck three hours on grounded plane

Mexican president-elect stuck three hours on grounded plane

Mexico's President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, a stickler for austerity who has vowed to fly only commercial, spent three hours stuck on a grounded plane because of bad weather, Mexican media reported Thursday. The anti-establishment leftist, who w
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Trump suggested Sahara wall to stem migrants: Madrid

Trump suggested Sahara wall to stem migrants: Madrid

Spain's foreign minister revealed that US President Donald Trump suggested building a wall along the Sahara desert to stem the arrival of migrants, as he plans to do on the Mexican border. "Closing ports is not a solution, and neither is building a wall a
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Alibaba's Ma says one million US jobs pledge thwarted by trade row

Alibaba's Ma says one million US jobs pledge thwarted by trade row

Alibaba founder Jack Ma said his ambitious pledge to create one million jobs in the US had been scuppered by the trade row between Beijing and Washington, Chinese state news reported Thursday. The billionaire owner of China's largest online shopping porta
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Cellular service partially suspended across country

Cellular service partially suspended across country

Mobile phone service has been partially suspended in several cities across the country, including Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar, on Thursday. Cellular service has been suspended on the routes of the 9th Muharram procession, private news channel reported. S
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Cellular service partially suspended across country

Cellular service partially suspended across country

Mobile phone service has been partially suspended in several cities across the country, including Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar, on Thursday. Cellular service has been suspended on the routes of the 9th Muharram procession, private news channel reported. S
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Cellular service partially suspended across country

Cellular service partially suspended across country

Mobile phone service has been partially suspended in several cities across the country, including Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar, on Thursday. Cellular service has been suspended on the routes of the 9th Muharram procession, private news channel reported. S
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Government decides to make Rs 50 billion payment to IPPs

Government decides to make Rs 50 billion payment to IPPs

The federal government on Thursday decided to clear Rs 50 billion after independent power producers (IPPs) threatened to suspend electricity supply. Well-placed sources at the finance ministry told Business Recorder that the decision was taken afte
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Government decides to make Rs 50 billion payment to IPPs

Government decides to make Rs 50 billion payment to IPPs

The federal government on Thursday decided to clear Rs 50 billion after independent power producers (IPPs) threatened to suspend electricity supply. Well-placed sources at the finance ministry told Business Recorder that the decision was taken afte
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Government decides to make Rs 50 billion payment to IPPs

Government decides to make Rs 50 billion payment to IPPs

The federal government on Thursday decided to clear Rs 50 billion after independent power producers (IPPs) threatened to suspend electricity supply. Well-placed sources at the finance ministry told Business Recorder that the decision was taken afte
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
TCP extends date for opening of urea import tender

TCP extends date for opening of urea import tender

The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has extended date for opening of urea import tender by one week. Following the directives of the federal government, the state-run grain trader issued tender for import of 0.1 million metric tons urea for domestic
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
TCP extends date for opening of urea import tender

TCP extends date for opening of urea import tender

The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has extended date for opening of urea import tender by one week. Following the directives of the federal government, the state-run grain trader issued tender for import of 0.1 million metric tons urea for domestic
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
TCP extends date for opening of urea import tender

TCP extends date for opening of urea import tender

The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has extended date for opening of urea import tender by one week. Following the directives of the federal government, the state-run grain trader issued tender for import of 0.1 million metric tons urea for domestic
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Kingdom has stood with us in bad times: Prime Minister

Kingdom has stood with us in bad times: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Imran Khan says Pakistan will always stand with Saudi Arabia whenever it faces difficult time. "Pakistanis want to assure people of Saudi Arabia that we will stand with Saudi Arabia, because Saudi Arabia has stood with us in bad times. We w
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Kingdom has stood with us in bad times: Prime Minister

Kingdom has stood with us in bad times: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Imran Khan says Pakistan will always stand with Saudi Arabia whenever it faces difficult time. "Pakistanis want to assure people of Saudi Arabia that we will stand with Saudi Arabia, because Saudi Arabia has stood with us in bad times. We w
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan, UAE discuss economic cooperation, investment

Pakistan, UAE discuss economic cooperation, investment

Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, during state visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to UAE, discussed strengthening economic cooperation and increasing bilateral investments and exerting all possible efforts to eliminate obstacles and overcome all diff
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan, UAE discuss economic cooperation, investment

Pakistan, UAE discuss economic cooperation, investment

Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, during state visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to UAE, discussed strengthening economic cooperation and increasing bilateral investments and exerting all possible efforts to eliminate obstacles and overcome all diff
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan, UAE discuss economic cooperation, investment

Pakistan, UAE discuss economic cooperation, investment

Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, during state visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to UAE, discussed strengthening economic cooperation and increasing bilateral investments and exerting all possible efforts to eliminate obstacles and overcome all diff
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Saudi Arabia urged to join CPEC

Saudi Arabia urged to join CPEC

The minister for information and broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry on Thursday said that Pakistan has invited Saudi Arabia to join China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as 3rd strategic partner. Speaking at a presser about Prime Minister Imran Khan''s two-day
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Saudi Arabia urged to join CPEC

Saudi Arabia urged to join CPEC

The minister for information and broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry on Thursday said that Pakistan has invited Saudi Arabia to join China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as 3rd strategic partner. Speaking at a presser about Prime Minister Imran Khan's two-day
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Saudi Arabia urged to join CPEC

Saudi Arabia urged to join CPEC

The minister for information and broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry on Thursday said that Pakistan has invited Saudi Arabia to join China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as 3rd strategic partner. Speaking at a presser about Prime Minister Imran Khan's two-day
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
''High uncertainty'' hurting global growth: OECD

''High uncertainty'' hurting global growth: OECD

Global expansion is likely to slow as tensions kickstarted by US President Donald Trump''s protectionist policies hit world trade, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development said Thursday. "If this goes on, we may face the risk of slowing g
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
'High uncertainty' hurting global growth: OECD

'High uncertainty' hurting global growth: OECD

Global expansion is likely to slow as tensions kickstarted by US President Donald Trump's protectionist policies hit world trade, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development said Thursday. "If this goes on, we may face the risk of slowing gr
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
'High uncertainty' hurting global growth: OECD

'High uncertainty' hurting global growth: OECD

Global expansion is likely to slow as tensions kickstarted by US President Donald Trump's protectionist policies hit world trade, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development said Thursday. "If this goes on, we may face the risk of slowing gr
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
IMF warns tariffs could come at ''significant economic cost''

IMF warns tariffs could come at ''significant economic cost''

Worsening trade tensions and exchange of tariffs could cause "significant economic cost" to the global economy, an International Monetary Fund spokesman warned Thursday. The global lender is still assessing the impact of the duties imposed so far but the
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
IMF warns tariffs could come at 'significant economic cost'

IMF warns tariffs could come at 'significant economic cost'

Worsening trade tensions and exchange of tariffs could cause "significant economic cost" to the global economy, an International Monetary Fund spokesman warned Thursday. The global lender is still assessing the impact of the duties imposed so far but the
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
IMF warns tariffs could come at 'significant economic cost'

IMF warns tariffs could come at 'significant economic cost'

Worsening trade tensions and exchange of tariffs could cause "significant economic cost" to the global economy, an International Monetary Fund spokesman warned Thursday. The global lender is still assessing the impact of the duties imposed so far but the
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Imran for resumption of stalled talk process

Imran for resumption of stalled talk process

In a letter to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for resumption of talks with India. In a tweet on Thursday, the Foreign Office (FO) spokesman Dr Mohammad Faisal confirmed that Prime Minister Khan responded to Modi
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Imran for resumption of stalled talk process

Imran for resumption of stalled talk process

In a letter to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for resumption of talks with India. In a tweet on Thursday, the Foreign Office (FO) spokesman Dr Mohammad Faisal confirmed that Prime Minister Khan responded to Modi
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
India, Pakistan FMs to meet in US, but prospects low

India, Pakistan FMs to meet in US, but prospects low

The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan will meet on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly this month, the Indian foreign ministry said on Thursday, the first such high-level meeting in years between the nuclear rivals and arch foes. Pakistan Prime
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
India, Pakistan FMs to meet in US, but prospects low

India, Pakistan FMs to meet in US, but prospects low

The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan will meet on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly this month, the Indian foreign ministry said on Thursday, the first such high-level meeting in years between the nuclear rivals and arch foes. Pakistan Prime
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan elected member of IAEA BoG for two years

Pakistan elected member of IAEA BoG for two years

Pakistan has been elected as a member of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors for the next two years. In a statement issued by the Spokesperson of Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission Shahid Riaz Khan, he said this was recognition
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan elected member of IAEA BoG for two years

Pakistan elected member of IAEA BoG for two years

Pakistan has been elected as a member of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors for the next two years. In a statement issued by the Spokesperson of Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission Shahid Riaz Khan, he said this was recognition
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
US considering restoring security funds

US considering restoring security funds

As a part of reset with new Prime Minister Imran Khan, United States of America (USA) is considering to restore security funds of Pakistan. According to Washington Times, a battle is brewing inside the Trump administration over whether to reconsider the p
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
US considering restoring security funds

US considering restoring security funds

As a part of reset with new Prime Minister Imran Khan, United States of America (USA) is considering to restore security funds of Pakistan. According to Washington Times, a battle is brewing inside the Trump administration over whether to reconsider the p
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
US sanctions China for buying Russia war planes, missiles

US sanctions China for buying Russia war planes, missiles

The Trump administration imposed sanctions on the Chinese military on Thursday for buying fighter jets and missile systems from Russia, in breach of a sweeping US sanctions law punishing Moscow for meddling in the 2016 US election.
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
US sanctions China for buying Russia war planes, missiles

US sanctions China for buying Russia war planes, missiles

The Trump administration imposed sanctions on the Chinese military on Thursday for buying fighter jets and missile systems from Russia, in breach of a sweeping US sanctions law punishing Moscow for meddling in the 2016 US election.
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Oil prices pull back as Trump tweet shifts focus to OPEC

Oil prices pull back as Trump tweet shifts focus to OPEC

Oil prices eased on Thursday, pulling back after US President Donald Trump urged OPEC to increase production at its meeting in Algeria, and slowing bullish momentum that had previously propelled the market toward four-year highs. Brent crude oil settled d
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Holiday Notice

Holiday Notice

The offices of Business Recorder will remain closed today, Friday (September 21) on account of ASHURA. There will, therefore, be no issue of the newspaper and internet edition tomorrow, Saturday (September 22).
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Holiday Notice

Holiday Notice

The offices of Business Recorder will remain closed today, Friday (September 21) on account of ASHURA. There will, therefore, be no issue of the newspaper and internet edition tomorrow, Saturday (September 22).
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (September 20, 2018) and the forecast for Friday (September 21, 2018).

Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Long live women filmmakers, says Vanessa Redgrave

Long live women filmmakers, says Vanessa Redgrave

Vanessa Redgrave, who received a lifetime achievement award at the Venice Film Festival, added her voice to those calling for more visibility of female directors, even if she said women were sometimes hard to work with. The 81-year-old British actress, wa
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
BRIDGE NOTES: CPA in Bridge

BRIDGE NOTES: CPA in Bridge

At times when playing against a fine dummy player of Bridge, one wonders at how he comes to know more often than not the right line of play, sometimes dropping singleton kings, at times placing the key cards in the right spot to win the 2 way finesse. Let
Published 21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
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