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Print - 2018-10-20
Air France, unions reach deal to end costly pay dispute

Air France, unions reach deal to end costly pay dispute

Air France management and unions announced Friday that they had reached a deal aimed at ending months of strikes that set the airline back hundreds of millions of euros. Five unions representing 76.4 percent of the personnel accepted management's offer of
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
weakens in Asia
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weakens in Asia

The euro hovered near a one-week low against the dollar on Friday as the European Commission's criticism of Italy's populist budget sparked fresh concerns about political tensions in the common currency zone. The dollar index, a gauge of its value against
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Euro falls towards two-month low in Europe
Currency

Euro falls towards two-month low in Europe

The euro fell towards a two-month low on Friday after the European Union criticised Italy's spending plans, raising fresh concern about a conflict within the common currency zone. Political wrangling over the budget in heavily indebted Italy has seen the
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Early trade in New York: Euro recovers on profit-taking
Currency

Early trade in New York: Euro recovers on profit-taking

The euro recovered from one-week lows against the US dollar on Friday as investors took profits on bets against the currency, after it was burdened this week by concerns about Italy's spending proposals and Britain's plans to exit the European Union. The
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Dollar rises against euro in New York
Currency

Dollar rises against euro in New York

The US dollar rose to one-week highs against the euro on Thursday after the European Commission said Italy's 2019 budget draft is in serious breach of EU budget rules. The step prepares the ground for what would be an unprecedented rejection of a member s
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Aussie, kiwi resilient

Aussie, kiwi resilient

The Australian and New Zealand dollars inched cautiously higher on Friday after Beijing offset a mixed bag of Chinese data by pledging more support for the economy, though risk sentiment remained all-too fragile after a rough week. The Aussie dollar firme
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Most Asian currencies strengthen
Currency

Most Asian currencies strengthen

Most emerging Asian currencies rose on Friday, aided by profit-taking on the dollar and a slight strengthening of the yuan as Beijing pledged more policy support to mitigate risks from a trade row with the United States. The Chinese yuan traded hands at 6
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Sri Lankan rupee hits record low

Sri Lankan rupee hits record low

The Sri Lankan rupee fell to a record low of 171.80 per dollar on Friday as banks and importers bought the US dollar, while stocks slid to a near five-year closing low in dull trade. The rupee dropped to an all-time low of 171.80 per dollar, surpassing it
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Sterling gains
Currency

Sterling gains

The pound rose on Friday after EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said a deal with the United Kingdom was 90 percent done, although undercurrents of uncertainty in Britain kept the gains in check. More positive noises out of Brussels about reaching a Bre
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Bollywood director fired in India's #Metoo storm

Bollywood director fired in India's #Metoo storm

Fox Star Studios on Friday sacked a Bollywood director working on a Hindi-language remake of hit US movie "The Fault In Our Stars" after he was accused of sexual harassment by two women. Mukesh Chhabra is the latest to get embroiled in India's Metoo movem
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Facebook hires British ex-deputy PM as global affairs head

Facebook hires British ex-deputy PM as global affairs head

British former deputy prime minister Nick Clegg, a leading anti-Brexit advocate, said on Friday he would be starting a job at Facebook, as the US giant faces up to regulatory pressures. "I am delighted to be joining Facebook. After almost 20 years in Euro
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Norway frees Russian man suspected of spying

Norway frees Russian man suspected of spying

A Russian man suspected of spying at the Norwegian parliament was released from prison on Friday after Norway's intelligence service withdrew an appeal against the decision. Mikhail Bochkarev, 51, was arrested on September 21 at Oslo airport after attendi
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Assange sues Ecuador over 'fundamental rights'

Assange sues Ecuador over 'fundamental rights'

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange sued the Ecuador government on Friday for violating his "fundamental rights" and limiting his access to the outside world while in asylum at its London embassy. The 47-year-old Australian's legal action comes with speculat
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Libyan FM rejects EU's 'disembarkation platforms'

Libyan FM rejects EU's 'disembarkation platforms'

Libya and its north African neighbours are opposed to the EU's plan for "regional disembarkation platforms" to stem the flow of migrants entering the bloc, Tripoli's Foreign Minister Mohamed al-Taher Siala said in an Austrian newspaper interview Friday.
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Radical UK cleric Choudary released

Radical UK cleric Choudary released

Radical cleric Anjem Choudary, a long-time thorn in the side of British authorities, was released from prison on Friday having served half his sentence for encouraging support for the Islamic State group. The 51-year-old was jailed for five-and-a-half yea
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Watchdog warns on crypto money role in terror financing

Watchdog warns on crypto money role in terror financing

An international finance watchdog warned Friday that virtual currencies have opened up new avenues for terror financing, and said governments needed to work together to meet the digital threat. The Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF) said recen
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
EU top court orders Poland to suspend Supreme Court retirements

EU top court orders Poland to suspend Supreme Court retirements

The European Union's top court on Friday ordered Poland to "immediately suspend" its decision to lower the retirement age of its Supreme Court judges, which it said threatens judicial independence. The decision is the latest salvo in a bitter battle over
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
China, Southeast Asia to hold maritime drill

China, Southeast Asia to hold maritime drill

China and Southeast Asian states will hold their first joint maritime exercises next week, officials said Friday, in a move aimed at easing tensions but which may spark US alarm. Beijing's expansive claims to the South China Sea have long been a source of
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
China to launch lunar lighting in outer space

China to launch lunar lighting in outer space

China is planning to launch its own 'artificial moon' by 2020 to replace streetlamps and lower electricity costs in urban areas, state media reported Friday. Chengdu, a city in southwestern Sichuan province, is developing "illumination satellites" which w
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
US, South Korea suspend additional military exercise

US, South Korea suspend additional military exercise

US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and his South Korean counterpart Jeong Kyeong-doo have cancelled the "Vigilant Ace" military exercise that was slated for December, a Pentagon spokeswoman said Friday. The two officials agreed to suspend the drill to "give
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Copper, nickel rise as China pledges support for illiquid firms

Copper, nickel rise as China pledges support for illiquid firms

Copper rose on Friday and nickel prices rebounded from a one-month low after regulators in China pledged support for firms with liquidity issues brought on by months of slowing growth. Both metals ended the week down, however, under pressure from a firmer
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Oil up but posts weekly loss on stock build, trade tensions

Oil up but posts weekly loss on stock build, trade tensions

Oil prices rose on Friday on signs of surging demand in China, the world's No. 2 oil consumer, although prices were headed for a second weekly decline on swelling US inventories and concern that trade wars were curbing economic activity.
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Raw sugar up: grind data lifts cocoa
Currency

Raw sugar up: grind data lifts cocoa

Raw sugar futures settled higher on Friday, supported by the strong currency in top-grower Brazil, while cocoa prices rose on positive grind data from North America and Asia. March raw sugar settled up 0.02 cent, or 0.14 percent, at 13.89 cents per lb, mo
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Palm oil edges down
Vegetable Oil

Palm oil edges down

Malaysian palm oil futures declined on Friday, their second straight day of losses, tracking weaker related edible oils such as US soyaoil on the Chicago Board of Trade and palm olein on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange. The benchmark palm oil contract f
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Gold moves up in Asia

Gold moves up in Asia

Gold prices rose on Friday in Asian trade, setting the metal on course for a third week of gains as weaker stock markets spurred investors to seek refuge in bullion, which also gained technical momentum after scaling key milestones. Spot gold added 0.3 pe
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Gold surges in Europe

Gold surges in Europe

Gold prices edged up on Friday, on course for a third week of gains as weaker stock markets spurred investors to seek refuge in bullion, which also gained technical momentum after scaling major milestones. Spot gold added 0.3 percent to $1,228.51 an ounce
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soyabeans down

US MIDDAY: soyabeans down

US soyabean futures fell to a one-week low on Friday and were on pace for a second straight weekly decline, pressured by fresh cancellations of US soyabean sales, traders said. Corn futures fell for a fourth straight session and were also on track for a w
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold rises

US MIDDAY: gold rises

Gold prices edged up on Friday, on course for a third week of gains as weaker stock markets spurred investors to seek refuge in bullion, which also gained technical momentum after scaling major milestones. Spot gold was up 0.2 percent to $1,227.40 an ounc
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Sindh government to appoint 1,500 doctors without written exam: adviser

Sindh government to appoint 1,500 doctors without written exam: adviser

Adviser to Chief Minister Sindh on Information, Law and Anti-Corruption Barrister Murtaza Wahab has said that with a view to provide immediate medical relief across the Sindh, the Government of Sindh has decided to appoint 1500 doctors without written exa
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Customs steps up to simplify DTRE: official
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Customs steps up to simplify DTRE: official

Customs member Muhammad Zahid Khokhar on Friday signalled that the country is ready to do 'anything' to grow exports to scale up its foreign exchange accumulations, saying that the government's primary focus is to augment local export-oriented industries.
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Engro Corporation posts Rs 17.853 billion PAT for nine months

Engro Corporation posts Rs 17.853 billion PAT for nine months

Pakistan's premier conglomerate, Engro Corporation announced its financial results for nine months ended September 30th, 2018. The Company posted a consolidated profit-after-tax (PAT) of Rs 17,853 million; up by 53 percent, while PAT attributable to the s
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Engro Corporation posts Rs 17.853 billion PAT for nine months

Engro Corporation posts Rs 17.853 billion PAT for nine months

Pakistan's premier conglomerate, Engro Corporation announced its financial results for nine months ended September 30th, 2018. The Company posted a consolidated profit-after-tax (PAT) of Rs 17,853 million; up by 53 percent, while PAT attributable to the s
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
KATI president urges government to define economic agenda

KATI president urges government to define economic agenda

President of Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) Danish Khan urged the government to define its national agenda on economy. He said that according to IMF, inflation in Pakistan could hit the highest level of 14 pc till June, next year. He exp
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Report on water supply schemes, RO plants sought

Report on water supply schemes, RO plants sought

Sindh Chief Secretary Syed Mumtaz Ali Shah on Friday asked the Secretary Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) to expedite work for completing water supply schemes of Thar. Presiding over a high level meeting regarding Thar Development Program, the
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Gwadar to become world's latest economic hub: PBIF

Gwadar to become world's latest economic hub: PBIF

President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF) Mian Zahid Hussain has emphasized the need that collaboration of government with Gwadar Chamber of Commerce is vital for speedy economic growth of the area thus benefiting Pakistan.
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
First TDF Magnifi-Science Thar exhibition from October 26

First TDF Magnifi-Science Thar exhibition from October 26

The Dawood Foundation (TDF) will be organizing the first TDF Magnifi-Science Thar Exhibition on 26th and 27th October in Islamkot, in collaboration with The Thar Foundation, Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC), Engro Powergen Thar Private Limited (EPT
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
LG unveils new bottom-freezer refrigerator

LG unveils new bottom-freezer refrigerator

LG Electronics (LG) breaks new ground again with the unveiling of its new bottom-freezer refrigerator. The innovative bottom-freezer refrigerator stands out from the competition with market-leading energy efficiency as well as durability and an array of c
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Foreign Minister raises visa issue of Zaireen with Iraqi envoy

Foreign Minister raises visa issue of Zaireen with Iraqi envoy

Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Friday met Ambassador of Iraq Dr Ali Yassin Mohammed Karim at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and raised with him the issues faced by Pakistani Zaireen in obtaining Iraqi visas for Arbaeen.
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Chaudhry Nusrat elected PPA-North Zone chief

Chaudhry Nusrat elected PPA-North Zone chief

Chaudhry Mohammad Nusrat elected as Chairman Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA)-North Zone. The elections were held on September 29, 2018 in which seven other members of the Association were elected as members of the Zonal Executive Committee, said a spok
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
UAF vice chancellor calls for taking austerity measures

UAF vice chancellor calls for taking austerity measures

University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) Vice Chancellor Dr Zafar Iqbal Randhawa has said that committed and skilled manpower, honesty to work and hardworking are pivotal to address the different challenges and uplift of the country. He was talking to a
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
PFA discards 15,833 litres adulterated milk, 210,000 rotten eggs

PFA discards 15,833 litres adulterated milk, 210,000 rotten eggs

During a province-wide crackdown on Friday against adulterated milk, the Punjab Food Authority discarded 15,833 liters of milk in various parts of Punjab. A PFA also unearthed another cold store in the surrounding areas of Gujranwala and seized more than
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Complaint cell to be set up at CM office: Buzdar

Complaint cell to be set up at CM office: Buzdar

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that a state-of-the-art complaint cell will be established at the Chief Minister's office to solve problems faced by the people at the earliest. "The working of this cell will be monitored by me," he said
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
SECP approves setting up of non-profit NIHRM

SECP approves setting up of non-profit NIHRM

The Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan has accorded approval to set up a non-profit National Institute of Human Resource Management NIHRM effective October 09, 2018. The NIHRM has been set up by industry HR leaders and professional. The institut
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
PK-44 Swabi-II: PTI candidate retains seat after recounting

PK-44 Swabi-II: PTI candidate retains seat after recounting

PTI candidate from PK-44, Swabi-II Aqibullah Khan, has retained his winning in the recounting on Friday and lead was further increased, said officials and leaders of the political parties. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) who had issued the notif
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
One window facility 6,484 companies incorporated with SECP

One window facility 6,484 companies incorporated with SECP

As many as 6,484 companies have been incorporated with SECP and automatically registered with Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) through the introduction of one window facility launched earlier this year. The facility launched in March 2018 by the FBR in coll
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Sindhi Film Festival ends

Sindhi Film Festival ends

Leaving behind an inerasable trail of many a colourful memory, the four-day Sindhi Film Festival concluded at SU Institute of Sindhology on a festive note; as one saw a highly euphoric and exhilarating concert with lead vocalists bringing it to a dramatic
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Government urged to give incentives to rice sector

Government urged to give incentives to rice sector

Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has requested government to provide some relief measures for the 2nd largest foreign exchange earner rice commodity In a letter written by Chairman REAP Safder Hussain Mehkri to Ghazanfar Bilour, President Fed
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Four of a family killed in Mansehra accident

Four of a family killed in Mansehra accident

Four persons of a family lost their lives in a traffic accident in Mongan area of Mansehra on Friday. Sources said a dumper went out of driver's control in Mongan area and dashed into a taxi car. Two people were killed on the spot, while two others were c
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Names on ECL: Federal Cabinet's authority challenged in LHC

Names on ECL: Federal Cabinet's authority challenged in LHC

A bar member has challenged the authority of federal cabinet before the Lahore High Court of placing or removing names from the Exit Control List (ECL). The petitioner Munir Ahmad pleaded that as per procedure when courts permit exclusion of a person's na
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Expansion of energy market: Chinese official assures support

Expansion of energy market: Chinese official assures support

Vice Chairman of National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of China, Lian Weiliang has assured Minister for Power Omar Ayub that China would extend all support for expansion of Pakistan energy market.
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Al Baraka Banking Group bags international awards

Al Baraka Banking Group bags international awards

The Bahrain-based leading Islamic banking group Al Baraka Banking Group and four of its subsidiary banking units received the "Best Islamic Financial Institution" Award of 2018, as part of the annual awards that the Global Finance magazine, which is speci
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Opposition stages sit-in outside Punjab Assembly

Opposition stages sit-in outside Punjab Assembly

Opposition legislators Friday staged a sit-in outside the Punjab Assembly after its six members, who were suspended during budget session, were barred from entering the House. The protesting legislators chanted slogans against the government as well as Sp
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Iranian CG for encouraging barter trade system

Iranian CG for encouraging barter trade system

Iranian Consul General Reza Nazeri has said that Iran wants stronger trade and economic ties with Pakistan therefore barter trade should be encouraged as it would be equally beneficial for the both countries. He stated this while speaking at the Lahore Ch
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Pakistani Telecom Company achieves ISO 9001: 2015

Pakistani Telecom Company achieves ISO 9001: 2015

Ufone announced today that it has achieved certification of the new standard ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) for its Technology Department, covering both the Network as well as IT portfolios. With this, the Technology Department of Ufone has
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Election in Afghanistan: Torkham border closed for two days

Election in Afghanistan: Torkham border closed for two days

On the eve of general election, which is scheduled to be held today (October 20) in Afghanistan, the Afghan government on Friday suspended Pak-Afghan sharing border Torkham for all kind of movement for two days. The Afghan border security officials at Tor
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan, UAE agree to evolve strategy for criminals' extradition

Pakistan, UAE agree to evolve strategy for criminals' extradition

Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to evolve an effective strategy for extradition of Pakistanis detained in the UAE for committing petty crimes. An agreement to this effect was reached during a meeting held the other day between UAE
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Nine more vehicles of NHA auctioned

Nine more vehicles of NHA auctioned

National Highway Authority (NHA) has generated around Rs 93.3 million from auction of 90 vehicles. As part of Prime Minister Imran Khan's austerity drive and on the directives of State Minister for Communications Murad Saeed, NHA has auctioned 90 vehicles
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Dr Aafia Siddiqui case: IHC issues notices to Secretaries

Dr Aafia Siddiqui case: IHC issues notices to Secretaries

Islamabad High Court Friday issued notices to secretaries of law, foreign affairs and finance in a petition seeking details of expenditures incurred upon legal remunerations in Dr Aafia Siddiqui trial in the US.
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
PTI govt's performance

PTI govt's performance

It is interesting to note that the PTI government has decided to carry out the audit of all "non-transparent" LNG deals cut by its predecessor PML-N government. The irony however is that the government appears to be ill-prepared to do this job in any effe
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Brazen Taliban attack threatens Afghan peace talks, stability

Brazen Taliban attack threatens Afghan peace talks, stability

A Taliban attack on top US and Afghan security chiefs inside a highly secure compound in Afghanistan is a major coup for the insurgents that threatens to torpedo peace talks and destabilise the country's south, analysts say.
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
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According to the data on the State Bank of Pakistan website, our combined exports for the financial year 2018 for the food group and the textile group amounted to US$ 18.1 billion out of a total exports for the year of US$ 24.7 billion; about 74%. And thi
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
PTI govt's 100-day plan: Mid-term scorecard

PTI govt's 100-day plan: Mid-term scorecard

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is in government for well over 50 days. PTI had announced its 100-day plan as its election pledge to set right all the economic, social and governance issues of the state the nation. People, who catapulted PTI into power, ra
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Imran Khan and the media

Imran Khan and the media

An interesting exchange took place between an All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) delegation and Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan when the former called on him on October 16, 2018. The PM conceded that without the media's help he would not have attained
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Inevitable rise in power tariff

Inevitable rise in power tariff

The decision to raise electricity rates is a foregone conclusion after the Khan-led administration formally requested a bailout package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The objective of a raise in rates is to achieve full cost recovery, a stand
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
At least 59 killed as train hits crowd in India

At least 59 killed as train hits crowd in India

A commuter train travelling at high speed ran through a crowd of people on the rail tracks in northern India killing at least 59 people on Friday, state officials said, making it India's worst rail disaster this year. Video footage from the scene showed h
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
At least 59 killed as train hits crowd in India

At least 59 killed as train hits crowd in India

A commuter train travelling at high speed ran through a crowd of people on the rail tracks in northern India killing at least 59 people on Friday, state officials said, making it India's worst rail disaster this year. Video footage from the scene showed h
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
SBP''s deputy governor Reappointed

SBP''s deputy governor Reappointed

The Imran Khan-led government has reappointed one of the Deputy Governors of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for a second term of three years. On October 4, 2018, the federal cabinet terminated the services of two Deputy Governors of SBP, along with heads of
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
SBP's deputy governor Reappointed

SBP's deputy governor Reappointed

The Imran Khan-led government has reappointed one of the Deputy Governors of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for a second term of three years. On October 4, 2018, the federal cabinet terminated the services of two Deputy Governors of SBP, along with heads of
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
SBP's deputy governor Reappointed

SBP's deputy governor Reappointed

The Imran Khan-led government has reappointed one of the Deputy Governors of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for a second term of three years. On October 4, 2018, the federal cabinet terminated the services of two Deputy Governors of SBP, along with heads of
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Afghanistan delays vote in strategic Kandahar after killing of commander

Afghanistan delays vote in strategic Kandahar after killing of commander

Saturday's parliamentary election in the southern Afghan province of Kandahar will be delayed by a week after the assassination of one of the country's most powerful security chiefs dealt a stunning blow to the Western-backed government. General Abdul Raz
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Afghanistan delays vote in strategic Kandahar after killing of commander

Afghanistan delays vote in strategic Kandahar after killing of commander

Saturday's parliamentary election in the southern Afghan province of Kandahar will be delayed by a week after the assassination of one of the country's most powerful security chiefs dealt a stunning blow to the Western-backed government. General Abdul Raz
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
'Friendship Gates' closed on Afghan government's request

'Friendship Gates' closed on Afghan government's request

To facilitate Afghanistan in holding peaceful parliamentary elections, Pakistan agreed to keep 'Friendship Gates' at Chaman and Torkham closed on October 19 and 20 at the Afghan government's request, according to Foreign Office spokesperson Dr Mohammad Fa
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
'Friendship Gates' closed on Afghan government's request

'Friendship Gates' closed on Afghan government's request

To facilitate Afghanistan in holding peaceful parliamentary elections, Pakistan agreed to keep 'Friendship Gates' at Chaman and Torkham closed on October 19 and 20 at the Afghan government's request, according to Foreign Office spokesperson Dr Mohammad Fa
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Mild quake jolts upper parts of country

Mild quake jolts upper parts of country

A mild earthquake jolted multiple cities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir on Friday. Tremors were felt in Islamabad, Peshawar, Swat, Mansehra, Chilas and suburban areas. The magnitude of the earthquake has yet to be determined. The
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
India's purchase of S-400: MDS will lead renewed arms race: FO

India's purchase of S-400: MDS will lead renewed arms race: FO

Foreign Office has said on Friday that India's decision to buy S-400 missile defence system (MDS) from Russia to acquire a ballistic missile defence (BMD) system will further destabilise the region strategically, besides leading to a renewed arms race. Fo
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
PM to attend Saudi investment moot: FO

PM to attend Saudi investment moot: FO

After senior officials of several Western countries, multilaterals and multinationals decided not to participate in "Future Investment Initiative (FII)," conference to be held from October 23-25 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister, Imran Khan has deci
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
PM to attend Saudi investment moot: FO

PM to attend Saudi investment moot: FO

After senior officials of several Western countries, multilaterals and multinationals decided not to participate in "Future Investment Initiative (FII)," conference to be held from October 23-25 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister, Imran Khan has deci
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
PM to attend Saudi investment moot: FO

PM to attend Saudi investment moot: FO

After senior officials of several Western countries, multilaterals and multinationals decided not to participate in "Future Investment Initiative (FII)," conference to be held from October 23-25 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister, Imran Khan has deci
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
At least 130 Gazans hit by Israeli gunfire

At least 130 Gazans hit by Israeli gunfire

At least 130 Palestinians were hit by Israeli gunfire Friday as thousands protested near Gaza's border with Israel, the health ministry in the enclave said. Following calls to avoid an escalation in violence, the demonstrators largely kept their distance
Published 20 Oct, 2018 12:00am
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