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Print - 2018-10-21
Girl jumps out of a moving cab out of fear

Girl jumps out of a moving cab out of fear

A female student who jumped out of a moving cab on Karachi's Shahrah-e-Faisal told media that she felt unsafe when driver went on a different route and even refused to take the ride-sharing firm's telephone calls upon her request. "He kept throwing a cree
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Iran's industry and roads ministers resign

Iran's industry and roads ministers resign

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has accepted the resignation of the embattled ministers of industry and roads, a statement on the presidential website said Saturday. The president thanked industry minister Mohammad Shariatmadari and roads minister Abbas A
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Saudi Arabia admits Khashoggi killed in Istanbul consulate

Saudi Arabia admits Khashoggi killed in Istanbul consulate

Saudi Arabia admitted on Saturday that critic Jamal Khashoggi was killed inside its Istanbul consulate, but mystery surrounded the whereabouts of his body as Turkey kept up its investigation. Ankara vowed it would reveal all the details of a two-week inqu
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Saudi Arabia admits Khashoggi killed in Istanbul consulate

Saudi Arabia admits Khashoggi killed in Istanbul consulate

Saudi Arabia admitted on Saturday that critic Jamal Khashoggi was killed inside its Istanbul consulate, but mystery surrounded the whereabouts of his body as Turkey kept up its investigation. Ankara vowed it would reveal all the details of a two-week inqu
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
EU demands full probe

EU demands full probe

The EU's top diplomat Federica Mogherini called Saturday for a thorough investigation into the "deeply troubling" death of Saudi critic Jamal Khashoggi and full accountability for those responsible. The EU statement echoed earlier condemnations from membe
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Nearly 170 casualties as violence rocks Afghan elections

Nearly 170 casualties as violence rocks Afghan elections

Afghan election workers began counting votes on Saturday following a partial legislative ballot tarnished by scores of deadly militant attacks, technical glitches and administrative chaos. Nearly 170 people - civilians and security forces - were killed or
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Nearly 170 casualties as violence rocks Afghan elections

Nearly 170 casualties as violence rocks Afghan elections

Afghan election workers began counting votes on Saturday following a partial legislative ballot tarnished by scores of deadly militant attacks, technical glitches and administrative chaos. Nearly 170 people - civilians and security forces - were killed or
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
PM strongly criticises Opposition

PM strongly criticises Opposition

While vowing to take accountability drive to its logical end, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday termed the entire Opposition "culprits of the nation". Khan claimed the opposition parties have joined hands to protect their assets [acquired through illi
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
PM strongly criticises Opposition

PM strongly criticises Opposition

While vowing to take accountability drive to its logical end, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday termed the entire Opposition "culprits of the nation". Khan claimed the opposition parties have joined hands to protect their assets [acquired through illi
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Deputy PM of Qatar calls on CoAS

Deputy PM of Qatar calls on CoAS

Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that Pakistan will continue to positively contribute towards regional peace and stability. The Army Chief was speaking to Mohammed Bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Deputy PM of Qatar calls on CoAS

Deputy PM of Qatar calls on CoAS

Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that Pakistan will continue to positively contribute towards regional peace and stability. The Army Chief was speaking to Mohammed Bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Saudi explanation credible: Trump

Saudi explanation credible: Trump

US President Donald Trump said Friday he found Saudi Arabia's explanation about the death of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi credible and termed it an "important first step." Trump added if the US takes action, he does not want it to impact arms sale
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Saudi explanation credible: Trump

Saudi explanation credible: Trump

US President Donald Trump said Friday he found Saudi Arabia's explanation about the death of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi credible and termed it an "important first step." Trump added if the US takes action, he does not want it to impact arms sale
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Iranian army chief urges Pakistan to arrest kidnappers

Iranian army chief urges Pakistan to arrest kidnappers

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri has urged Pakistan to take prompt action against the kidnappers of Iranian border guards. Baqeri made these remarks in a phone call with army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Iranian army chief urges Pakistan to arrest kidnappers

Iranian army chief urges Pakistan to arrest kidnappers

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri has urged Pakistan to take prompt action against the kidnappers of Iranian border guards. Baqeri made these remarks in a phone call with army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Moscow slams US for 'fabricating' election indictment

Moscow slams US for 'fabricating' election indictment

Moscow on Saturday condemned Washi-ngton for indicting a Russian woman for interfering in US 2018 elections, saying the accusations were fabricated in order to impose further sanctions on Russia. "We understand that Washington is fabricating a pretext in
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Moscow slams US for 'fabricating' election indictment

Moscow slams US for 'fabricating' election indictment

Moscow on Saturday condemned Washi-ngton for indicting a Russian woman for interfering in US 2018 elections, saying the accusations were fabricated in order to impose further sanctions on Russia. "We understand that Washington is fabricating a pretext in
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
US, China back military air rules to avoid mishaps

US, China back military air rules to avoid mishaps

The United States, China and several other countries on Saturday agreed in principle to guidelines on preventing unplanned warplane encounters, the latest effort to avoid military confrontations in Asia. Risks of chance encounters between military aircraf
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
US, China back military air rules to avoid mishaps

US, China back military air rules to avoid mishaps

The United States, China and several other countries on Saturday agreed in principle to guidelines on preventing unplanned warplane encounters, the latest effort to avoid military confrontations in Asia. Risks of chance encounters between military aircraf
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Malam Jabba resort land: NAB summons PM's PS Azam on October 25

Malam Jabba resort land: NAB summons PM's PS Azam on October 25

The National Accountability Bureau has summoned Prime Minister Imran Khan's principal secretary Azam Khan to appear before it on October 25. The NAB Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has summoned Azam Khan, accused of illegally allotting the land for Malam Jabba resort.
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
KP allocates Rs five billion for youths, self-employment scheme

KP allocates Rs five billion for youths, self-employment scheme

KP government has allocated Rs 5 billion in financial year 2018-19 for a self-employment scheme for youth and provision of special training in various trades to them. According to budget documents, with aim to promote business and trade activities among y
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
KP Water and Sanitation Companies Network set up

KP Water and Sanitation Companies Network set up

The water and sanitation services companies have established the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Water and Sanitation Companies Network (KPWSSCN) to further strengthen sanitation companies working in the province. Chief Executive Officer Water and Sanitation Services
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
China reiterates support to energy sector reforms

China reiterates support to energy sector reforms

China says it will continue to complement Pakistan's efforts in reforming and expanding its energy sector. The assurance was given by Vice Chairman of China's National Development and Reform Commission, Lian Weiliang, in a meeting with Minister for Energy
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
China reiterates support to energy sector reforms

China reiterates support to energy sector reforms

China says it will continue to complement Pakistan's efforts in reforming and expanding its energy sector. The assurance was given by Vice Chairman of China's National Development and Reform Commission, Lian Weiliang, in a meeting with Minister for Energy
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
China reiterates support to energy sector reforms

China reiterates support to energy sector reforms

China says it will continue to complement Pakistan''s efforts in reforming and expanding its energy sector. The assurance was given by Vice Chairman of China''s National Development and Reform Commission, Lian Weiliang, in a meeting with Minister for Ener
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Nehal Hashmi's speech: Pemra serves show cause notices on TV channels

Nehal Hashmi's speech: Pemra serves show cause notices on TV channels

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) on Saturday issued show cause notices to news channels which had aired a controversial speech by former PML-N senator Syed Nehal Hashmi criticising the armed forces while defending the role of pol
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Nehal Hashmi's speech: Pemra serves show cause notices on TV channels

Nehal Hashmi's speech: Pemra serves show cause notices on TV channels

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) on Saturday issued show cause notices to news channels which had aired a controversial speech by former PML-N senator Syed Nehal Hashmi criticising the armed forces while defending the role of pol
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Task force on water, body for agriculture IT proposed

Task force on water, body for agriculture IT proposed

A task force should immediately be set up on water, besides forming an appropriate body through an effective legal framework to levy and collect agricultural income tax throughout the country, it was recommended in a declaration adopted at a two-day confe
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Task force on water, body for agriculture IT proposed

Task force on water, body for agriculture IT proposed

A task force should immediately be set up on water, besides forming an appropriate body through an effective legal framework to levy and collect agricultural income tax throughout the country, it was recommended in a declaration adopted at a two-day confe
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Task force on water, body for agriculture IT proposed

Task force on water, body for agriculture IT proposed

A task force should immediately be set up on water, besides forming an appropriate body through an effective legal framework to levy and collect agricultural income tax throughout the country, it was recommended in a declaration adopted at a two-day confe
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Europe, Asia back free trade in face of Trump's 'America first'

Europe, Asia back free trade in face of Trump's 'America first'

More than 50 European and Asian leaders backed free trade and the fight against climate change on Friday in a veiled swipe at US President Donald Trump and his increasingly protectionist approach. As disputes fester with Washington, the 12th summit of the
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Europe, Asia back free trade in face of Trump's 'America first'

Europe, Asia back free trade in face of Trump's 'America first'

More than 50 European and Asian leaders backed free trade and the fight against climate change on Friday in a veiled swipe at US President Donald Trump and his increasingly protectionist approach. As disputes fester with Washington, the 12th summit of the
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Europe, Asia back free trade in face of Trump''s ''America first''

Europe, Asia back free trade in face of Trump''s ''America first''

More than 50 European and Asian leaders backed free trade and the fight against climate change on Friday in a veiled swipe at US President Donald Trump and his increasingly protectionist approach. As disputes fester with Washington, the 12th summit of the
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
By-polls in NA-247, PS-111, PK-71 today

By-polls in NA-247, PS-111, PK-71 today

Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will hold by-election on three constituencies on Sunday (today) including National Assembly seat NA-247 Karachi, Sindh Assembly seat PS-111 and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly seat PK-71. According to details, the ECP has
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
By-polls in NA-247, PS-111, PK-71 today

By-polls in NA-247, PS-111, PK-71 today

Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will hold by-election on three constituencies on Sunday (today) including National Assembly seat NA-247 Karachi, Sindh Assembly seat PS-111 and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly seat PK-71. According to details, the ECP has
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Incentives to SMEs: government to adopt SBP's definition

Incentives to SMEs: government to adopt SBP's definition

The federal government has decided to adopt the definition of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to provide incentive grant to this sector under "Certification Incentive Programme for SMEs under PQI Initiative 2025." Accord
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Incentives to SMEs: government to adopt SBP's definition

Incentives to SMEs: government to adopt SBP's definition

The federal government has decided to adopt the definition of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to provide incentive grant to this sector under "Certification Incentive Programme for SMEs under PQI Initiative 2025." Accord
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Incentives to SMEs: government to adopt SBP''s definition

Incentives to SMEs: government to adopt SBP''s definition

The federal government has decided to adopt the definition of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to provide incentive grant to this sector under "Certification Incentive Programme for SMEs under PQI Initiative 2025." Accord
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Tens of thousands rally in London for new Brexit vote

Tens of thousands rally in London for new Brexit vote

Tens of thousands of people opposed to Britain's looming breakup with the EU rallied in the heart of London on Saturday, according to organisers, in the latest bid to try and stop Brexit. The march on parliament began as a noisy and festive affair, unitin
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Tens of thousands rally in London for new Brexit vote

Tens of thousands rally in London for new Brexit vote

Tens of thousands of people opposed to Britain's looming breakup with the EU rallied in the heart of London on Saturday, according to organisers, in the latest bid to try and stop Brexit. The march on parliament began as a noisy and festive affair, unitin
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Population explosion a ticking time bomb

Population explosion a ticking time bomb

The world population is growing and it is growing at a rate which is likely to outstrip its development gains. Pakistan is no exception to this possibility, all the more for its population explosion. Think of the 'progress' we as a nation have made in thi
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Military courts

Military courts

After three days of in-camera hearings, on Thursday a two-member bench of the Peshawar High Court (PHC) announced a short order, setting aside convictions by military courts of as many as 74 terrorism accused, majority of whom faced death sentences. Since
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Infrastructure development: Environmental impact

Infrastructure development: Environmental impact

The role of infrastructure impacting economic growth and welfare has been studied across literature intensely during the past three decades. The post-World War II, reconstruction gave us a model where governments used to invest in economies so that an ena
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Despite talk of equality, women bosses still rare in the US

Despite talk of equality, women bosses still rare in the US

This year was touted as the year of women in politics in the United States, but in the business world, female bosses remain few and far between. And some warn the situation is unlikely to improve with men unwilling to play the role of mentor to younger fe
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Ailing energy sector - I

Ailing energy sector - I

The government has gone out of the way to provide heavily subsidised gas supply to exporters of five zero-rated sectors, but is the industry really responding to the challenge to bring real growth by a large margin and at reduced costs?
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
By-poll on Karachi's NA seat vacated by Alvi today

By-poll on Karachi's NA seat vacated by Alvi today

By-elections to National Assembly and Sindh Assembly for two vacant seats from Karachi NA-247 (South-II) and PS-111 (South-V) will be held today. The seats fell vacant due to election of Arif Alvi as President of Pakistan and appointment of Imran Ismail a
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Tracking system to be installed in locomotives: minister

Tracking system to be installed in locomotives: minister

Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed has claimed that "there is an increase of Rs 1 billion in Railways earnings in the first fifty days of government." While addressing a press conference here on Saturday at Railway headquarters he further claime
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Workshop on safe usage of pesticides held

Workshop on safe usage of pesticides held

Pakistan Agriculture Technology Transfer Activity (PATTA) organised a one-day training workshop on "Safe use of pesticides" for the capacity building of those imparting technical know-how to the growers and other stakeholders of the farming sector. Model
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Kirmani accuses PTI government of pursuing anti-people policies

Kirmani accuses PTI government of pursuing anti-people policies

Senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Senator Asif Kirmani on Saturday alleged that Finance Minister Asad Umar is wreaking havoc on the country's economy and also feared a tsunami of price hike in days to come. In a statement, the PML-N senat
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Zulfi Bukhari moves IHC for removing name from ECL

Zulfi Bukhari moves IHC for removing name from ECL

Prime Minister's special assistant on overseas Pakistanis and human resource development Zulfiqar Hussain Bukhari, aka Zulfi Bukhari, has submitted an application in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) for removal of his name from the Exit Control List (ECL).
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
'Proud to serve' new slogan of Sindh police

'Proud to serve' new slogan of Sindh police

As part of structural reforms, Sindh Police will now have new slogan namely "Proud to serve" for police force across the province. The decision was taken in a meeting called at the Central Police Office on Saturday, which was chaired by IG Sindh Police, K
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
HEC wants 20 percent raise in budget to avert financial crisis

HEC wants 20 percent raise in budget to avert financial crisis

The Commission of Higher Education Commission (HEC) Saturday took several decisions including revision of financial, administrative, quality and plagiarism rules for universities, aimed at restoring the standard of higher education and getting rid of blac
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Model Town case: PAT requests SC to summon Nawaz, other PML-N leaders

Model Town case: PAT requests SC to summon Nawaz, other PML-N leaders

Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) on Saturday approached the Supreme Court of Pakistan, challenging the Lahore High Court's verdict regarding rejection of nomination of Sharif brothers in the Model Town case investigation. A larger bench of the LHC had rejecte
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
FBR reshuffles 19 IRS officials

FBR reshuffles 19 IRS officials

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has transferred and posted 19 officials (BS-17 to BS-20) of Inland Revenue Service (IRS) with immediate effect. In this regard, the FBR has issued two notifications here on Saturday. According to a notification, transfer
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Saddened to learn of train accident in India, says Imran

Saddened to learn of train accident in India, says Imran

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday said he was 'saddened' to learn of a train accident in India's Amritsar which claimed around 60 lives. "Saddened to learn of the tragic train accident in Amritsar, India. Condolences go to the families of the deceased
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
NAB initiates Nandipur project's investigation

NAB initiates Nandipur project's investigation

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has initiated investigation of Nandipur Project for its completion cost escalating to Rs 58 billion from Rs 22 billion, said sources. They said NAB has also summoned employees of Chinese firms involved in the const
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Karachiites suffer major power breakdown

Karachiites suffer major power breakdown

A major power breakdown hit the metropolis on Saturday as the national grid's transmission line tripped. A K-Electric spokesperson said, "Supply to the city is affected following tripping in transmission line of national grid. The sudden disruption in sup
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Government urged to revert decision of gas loadshedding

Government urged to revert decision of gas loadshedding

President, SITE Association of Industry (SAI), Saleem Parekh has urged the government to revert the decision of gas load shedding so that industrial production continues without any hurdle which is in the larger interest of the country.
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
PAAPAM for technology's upgradation through JVs

PAAPAM for technology's upgradation through JVs

Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) stressed upon the need of creating synergy between countries with high end technologies to develop business partnerships in Pakistan. These views were expressed by the delegat
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Medic booked for misbehaviour

Medic booked for misbehaviour

Local police on Saturday registered a case against a woman for misbehaving with police personnel after she was inquired for not displaying number plate on her car. According to details, a woman identified as Dr Shehla was stopped by police for not display
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Government seems clueless about economy: Bilawal

Government seems clueless about economy: Bilawal

Reacting to the increase in gas prices, Chairman Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said this government seems totally clueless about the economy. "This government has no sense of direction when it comes to the economy. Those who claimed
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
JI demands forensic audit of K-E's affairs

JI demands forensic audit of K-E's affairs

The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), Karachi Chapter on Saturday sought a judicial commission to probe the privatization and twice sale of K-Electric with broadening the investigation into last PML-government's intriguing ties with Abraj group.
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
KATI voices concern over 48 hours gas 'holiday'

KATI voices concern over 48 hours gas 'holiday'

President of Korangi Association of Trade & Industry (KATI), Danish Khan has urged the Prime Minister Imran Khan, Finance Minister Asad Umer and Advisor for Finance and Industry Abdul Razzaq Dawood to take immediate notice of 48 hours gas "Holiday" in ind
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan calls for diplomatic solution of Palestine issue

Pakistan calls for diplomatic solution of Palestine issue

At the United Nations, Pakistan has called for pursuing of diplomatic solutions to the violence-ravaged parts of the Middle East. Speaking in a debate on Middle East at Security Council in New York, Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the world body Dr
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
MOL starts work on Mardankhel 3 gas pipeline project

MOL starts work on Mardankhel 3 gas pipeline project

After the successful commissioning of Mardankhel 2 Well, MOL Pakistan has started work on Mardankhel 3, another mega gas pipeline project in Hangu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which is expected to significantly redress energy crisis in the country.
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Carjaking cases on the rise in Islamabad

Carjaking cases on the rise in Islamabad

The federal capital witnessed an alarming increase in incidents of auto theft and roobberies during the last week According to data gathered by Business Recorder, over 13 incidents of different kinds of theft, 12 cases of carjacking and one murder case we
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
PFC team to participate in Khartoum International fair

PFC team to participate in Khartoum International fair

A delegation of Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) will participate in Khartoum International Fair 2019 in Sudan starting from January 21-28 and showcase locally made traditional furniture items to attract foreign buyers and investors.
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Prices of essential kitchen items witness upward trend

Prices of essential kitchen items witness upward trend

Prices of essential kitchen items further witnessed an increase during this week past as compared to preceding week, a survey conducted by Business Recorder revealed here on Saturday. The survey observed that during the week under review, prices of
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
WHO offers technical support for developing HRH

WHO offers technical support for developing HRH

World Health Organization (WHO) has offered technical support to the Punjab health department for development of human resource for health (HRH) and an expert of international repute Dr Mario Roberto Dal Paz would be assigned task to establish HRH Observa
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Punjab plans crackdown against power thieves

Punjab plans crackdown against power thieves

The Punjab government has decided to start a aggressive crackdown against power thieves across the province. On the direction of the federal minister for power "anti power theft drive" will begin in all districts of Punjab in the next week soon.
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Thousands of US-bound Honduran migrants stranded

Thousands of US-bound Honduran migrants stranded

Thousands of US-bound Honduran migrants remained stranded Saturday after spending the night on a border bridge between Guatemala and Mexico where riot police barred their progress. Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez said he would meet Saturday with
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
BepiColombo spacecraft starts seven-year journey to Mercury

BepiColombo spacecraft starts seven-year journey to Mercury

A European-Japanese spacecraft set off on a treacherous seven-year journey to Mercury to probe the solar system's smallest and least-explored planet. The BepiColombo mission, only the third ever to visit Mercury, blasted off from Europe's spaceport in Fre
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Kidnapped Tanzanian tycoon freed

Kidnapped Tanzanian tycoon freed

Tanzanian tycoon Mohammed Dewji, who was kidnapped earlier this month, said Saturday he had been released and had returned home safely. "I thank Allah that I have returned home safe and sound," Dewji told a press conference in Dar es Salaam where he was a
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
IS frees six Syria Druze women, children after three-month ordeal

IS frees six Syria Druze women, children after three-month ordeal

The Islamic State group has released two women and four children among 27 surviving Druze hostages it seized during a deadly July attack on the minority community's heartland in southern Syria. State television broadcast footage of the six arriving in the
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Russia says kills 88,000 Syria rebels

Russia says kills 88,000 Syria rebels

Russia's defence minister said on Saturday that almost 88,000 rebels had been killed in Syria in the three years since Moscow's intervention to back government forces. "Over the course of the operation, a total of more than 87,500 rebels have been elimina
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Tens of thousands rally for Taiwan independence vote

Tens of thousands rally for Taiwan independence vote

Tens of thousands of Taiwan independence campaigners took to the streets Saturday for a major rally that is a rebuke to Beijing and a challenge to the island's already embattled government. The protest in central Taipei came as China increasingly pushes i
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Colombian military copter crashes, killing four

Colombian military copter crashes, killing four

A Colombian military helicopter crashed on Saturday after conducting an operation against drug traffickers, killing all four crew members, officials announced. Defense Minister Guillermo Botero, in a Twitter message, identified the dead as Major Pedro Gra
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
No room for corrupt elements in Punjab, says Punjab CM

No room for corrupt elements in Punjab, says Punjab CM

The Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Saturday said the PTI government has started working to change the rotten system and reforms are being introduced in government departments to provide relief to the people. He said this while talking to Haj
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Government urged not to cut provinces' share in NFC award

Government urged not to cut provinces' share in NFC award

Secretary General, Jamaat e Islami, Liaqat Baloch, has stressed upon the government not to cut provinces' share in the National Financial Commission Award as it would be infringement of their rights.
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
LDA's anti-encroachment drive: land worth Rs 16 billion retrieved

LDA's anti-encroachment drive: land worth Rs 16 billion retrieved

The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) continued with its anti-encroachment drive in the city on Saturday. Under the drive, LDA staff demolished a house and sealed five properties after declaring them illegal. It may be noted that the LDA had already serv
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Water & Energy Expo to be held on October 24

Water & Energy Expo to be held on October 24

The 3rd Pak Water & Energy Expo 2018, the largest and most extensive global water trade event showcasing in Pakistan is being held on October 24-25, 2018 here at Lahore Expo Centre. The purpose of organizing Pak Water Expo is not only to gather all the re
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Euro, sterling gain on Brexit, Italy worries
Currency

Euro, sterling gain on Brexit, Italy worries

The euro and British pound rallied against the US dollar on Friday after Bloomberg News reported that British Prime Minister Theresa May is ready to drop a key Brexit demand in order to make a deal for Britain to leave the European Union (EU).
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Speculators shrink net long dollar bets

Speculators shrink net long dollar bets

Speculators' net long bets on the US dollar shrank in the latest week, to be slightly down from a 22-month high hit in the prior period, according to calculations by Reuters and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission released on Friday.
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Canadian dollar hits five-week low
Currency

Canadian dollar hits five-week low

The Canadian dollar weakened to its lowest in more than five weeks against the greenback on Friday after domestic data showing a slowdown in inflation suggested the Bank of Canada would be unlikely to speed up the pace of interest rate hikes.
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Emerging market currencies at their most undervalued ever
Currency

Emerging market currencies at their most undervalued ever

A record number of investors think emerging market currencies are undervalued, Bank of America Merrill Lynch's October fund manager survey found on Tuesday. Crumbling under pressure from the strong dollar, along with crises in Turkey and Argentina, develo
Published 21 Oct, 2018 12:00am
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