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Print - 2018-12-02
Violent clashes mar fresh anti-Macron protests

Violent clashes mar fresh anti-Macron protests

Anti-government protesters torched dozens of cars and set fire to storefronts during daylong clashes with riot police near the Champs-Elysees and other parts of central Paris on Saturday, with officers firing tear gas after being targeted by youths hurlin
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Violent clashes mar fresh anti-Macron protests

Violent clashes mar fresh anti-Macron protests

Anti-government protesters torched dozens of cars and set fire to storefronts during daylong clashes with riot police near the Champs-Elysees and other parts of central Paris on Saturday, with officers firing tear gas after being targeted by youths hurlin
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Kartarpur initiative: FO rejects Indian media propaganda

Kartarpur initiative: FO rejects Indian media propaganda

Pakistan Saturday rejected the negative propaganda campaign in Indian media against Kartarpur Corridor initiative, saying the decision was taken in deference to longstanding wishes of Sikh brethren in the wake of the forthcoming 550th birth anniversary of
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Kartarpur initiative: FO rejects Indian media propaganda

Kartarpur initiative: FO rejects Indian media propaganda

Pakistan Saturday rejected the negative propaganda campaign in Indian media against Kartarpur Corridor initiative, saying the decision was taken in deference to longstanding wishes of Sikh brethren in the wake of the forthcoming 550th birth anniversary of
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan has to develop as a secular state for ties: Indian army chief

Pakistan has to develop as a secular state for ties: Indian army chief

Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Saturday said that Pakistan has to develop as a secular state if it wants to enjoy good ties with India. Responding to Prime Minister Imran Khan's statement regarding peace and dialogue between the two countries, G
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan has to develop as a secular state for ties: Indian army chief

Pakistan has to develop as a secular state for ties: Indian army chief

Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Saturday said that Pakistan has to develop as a secular state if it wants to enjoy good ties with India. Responding to Prime Minister Imran Khan's statement regarding peace and dialogue between the two countries, G
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Former US president George H W Bush dead at 94

Former US president George H W Bush dead at 94

Former US president George H W Bush, who guided America through the end of the Cold War and launched the international campaign to drive Iraqi strongman Saddam Hussein's forces from Kuwait, died Friday at his home in Houston. He was 94. Tributes quickly p
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Former US president George H W Bush dead at 94

Former US president George H W Bush dead at 94

Former US president George H W Bush, who guided America through the end of the Cold War and launched the international campaign to drive Iraqi strongman Saddam Hussein's forces from Kuwait, died Friday at his home in Houston. He was 94. Tributes quickly p
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
China allows UBS to control local securities business

China allows UBS to control local securities business

UBS has been authorised by China's securities regulator to take a controlling stake in a local business, making the Swiss giant the first foreign bank allowed to do so under new rules. Beijing in April relaxed the rules in the financial industry in a move
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
China allows UBS to control local securities business

China allows UBS to control local securities business

UBS has been authorised by China's securities regulator to take a controlling stake in a local business, making the Swiss giant the first foreign bank allowed to do so under new rules. Beijing in April relaxed the rules in the financial industry in a move
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
China allows UBS to control local securities business

China allows UBS to control local securities business

UBS has been authorised by China''s securities regulator to take a controlling stake in a local business, making the Swiss giant the first foreign bank allowed to do so under new rules. Beijing in April relaxed the rules in the financial industry in a mov
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Summit backs WTO reform ahead of Trump, Xi trade talks

Summit backs WTO reform ahead of Trump, Xi trade talks

The leaders of the world's largest economic powers on Saturday backed an overhaul of the global body that regulates international trade disputes, ahead of high-stakes talks between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed at defusi
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Summit backs WTO reform ahead of Trump, Xi trade talks

Summit backs WTO reform ahead of Trump, Xi trade talks

The leaders of the world's largest economic powers on Saturday backed an overhaul of the global body that regulates international trade disputes, ahead of high-stakes talks between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed at defusi
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Summit backs WTO reform ahead of Trump, Xi trade talks

Summit backs WTO reform ahead of Trump, Xi trade talks

The leaders of the world''s largest economic powers on Saturday backed an overhaul of the global body that regulates international trade disputes, ahead of high-stakes talks between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed at defus
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Khadim Rizvi booked under treason, terrorism charges: Fawad

Khadim Rizvi booked under treason, terrorism charges: Fawad

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry on Saturday announced that Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Khadim Hussain Rizvi has been booked under treason and terrorism charges at Lahore's Civil Lines police station. He said this, speak
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Khadim Rizvi booked under treason, terrorism charges: Fawad

Khadim Rizvi booked under treason, terrorism charges: Fawad

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry on Saturday announced that Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Khadim Hussain Rizvi has been booked under treason and terrorism charges at Lahore's Civil Lines police station. He said this, speak
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
PM optimistic about investment prospects

PM optimistic about investment prospects

Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday said the foreign investment was pouring into Pakistan owing to its geo-strategic position, business friendly policies and the government's anti-corruption efforts.
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
PM optimistic about investment prospects

PM optimistic about investment prospects

Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday said the foreign investment was pouring into Pakistan owing to its geo-strategic position, business friendly policies and the government's anti-corruption efforts.
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
PM optimistic about investment prospects

PM optimistic about investment prospects

Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday said the foreign investment was pouring into Pakistan owing to its geo-strategic position, business friendly policies and the government''s anti-corruption efforts.
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
World trademark moot to be held in Islamabad from December 5

World trademark moot to be held in Islamabad from December 5

In a bid to take revolutionary step in the field of trademark in the country, the first-ever international trademark conference is going to be held in Islamabad on December 5-7. This was unveiled by Mujeeb Ahmed Khan, Chairman Intellectual Property Organi
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
World trademark moot to be held in Islamabad from December 5

World trademark moot to be held in Islamabad from December 5

In a bid to take revolutionary step in the field of trademark in the country, the first-ever international trademark conference is going to be held in Islamabad on December 5-7. This was unveiled by Mujeeb Ahmed Khan, Chairman Intellectual Property Organi
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
World trademark moot to be held in Islamabad from December 5

World trademark moot to be held in Islamabad from December 5

In a bid to take revolutionary step in the field of trademark in the country, the first-ever international trademark conference is going to be held in Islamabad on December 5-7. This was unveiled by Mujeeb Ahmed Khan, Chairman Intellectual Property Organi
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
President to sit in parliament

President to sit in parliament

President Dr. Arif Alvi Saturday said that he had planned to sit for one day in a week in the office of the President at Parliament House to help reduce the litany between the treasury and opposition and promote positivity in new Pakistan. Addressing a pr
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
President to sit in parliament

President to sit in parliament

President Dr. Arif Alvi Saturday said that he had planned to sit for one day in a week in the office of the President at Parliament House to help reduce the litany between the treasury and opposition and promote positivity in new Pakistan. Addressing a pr
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
AIDC fails to reach consensus on ADP review

AIDC fails to reach consensus on ADP review

The Auto Industry Development Committee (AIDC) has reportedly failed to reach a consensus on the review of Automotive Development Policy 2016-21 after the passage of over two years of implementation, well-informed sources told Business Recorder. Th
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
AIDC fails to reach consensus on ADP review

AIDC fails to reach consensus on ADP review

The Auto Industry Development Committee (AIDC) has reportedly failed to reach a consensus on the review of Automotive Development Policy 2016-21 after the passage of over two years of implementation, well-informed sources told Business Recorder. Th
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Iran journalist gets 12 years after 'insulting judiciary'

Iran journalist gets 12 years after 'insulting judiciary'

Iranian journalist and women's rights activist Hengameh Shahidi has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison on unspecified charges, the official IRNA news agency reported on Saturday. "Given the confidentiality of the proceedings and the security n
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Iran hails oil-for-goods deal with South Korea

Iran hails oil-for-goods deal with South Korea

Iran said Saturday it had finalised a deal with South Korea to trade oil for goods, skirting renewed US sanctions. "A mechanism has been devised for returning oil export revenues from South Korea, by which Iran's oil export revenue will be bartered with i
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Iran hails oil-for-goods deal with South Korea

Iran hails oil-for-goods deal with South Korea

Iran said Saturday it had finalised a deal with South Korea to trade oil for goods, skirting renewed US sanctions. "A mechanism has been devised for returning oil export revenues from South Korea, by which Iran's oil export revenue will be bartered with i
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Iran hails oil-for-goods deal with South Korea

Iran hails oil-for-goods deal with South Korea

Iran said Saturday it had finalised a deal with South Korea to trade oil for goods, skirting renewed US sanctions. "A mechanism has been devised for returning oil export revenues from South Korea, by which Iran''s oil export revenue will be bartered with
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Economy turnaround: PML-N and PPP willing to lend a helping hand

Economy turnaround: PML-N and PPP willing to lend a helping hand

The two major opposition political parties - Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) - are on the same page in terms of extending full support to the government to deal with the worsening economic situation. Talking to Busin
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Economy turnaround: PML-N and PPP willing to lend a helping hand

Economy turnaround: PML-N and PPP willing to lend a helping hand

The two major opposition political parties - Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) - are on the same page in terms of extending full support to the government to deal with the worsening economic situation. Talking to Busin
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Protests as Sri Lanka cuts tax on sugary drinks

Protests as Sri Lanka cuts tax on sugary drinks

Sri Lanka Saturday slashed a tax on sugary drinks in a controversial reversal of an anti-diabetes policy that attracted immediate criticism. The finance ministry ordered an immediate 40 percent reduction in the levy as part of a package of tax cuts launch
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Protests as Sri Lanka cuts tax on sugary drinks

Protests as Sri Lanka cuts tax on sugary drinks

Sri Lanka Saturday slashed a tax on sugary drinks in a controversial reversal of an anti-diabetes policy that attracted immediate criticism. The finance ministry ordered an immediate 40 percent reduction in the levy as part of a package of tax cuts launch
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Sealed report on Aleema's offshore property furnished to SC

Sealed report on Aleema's offshore property furnished to SC

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Saturday submitted a report about the offshore property of Aleema Khanum, sister of Prime Minister Imran Khan, in the Supreme Court and maintained that she did not avail any benefit from the tax amnesty scheme of the
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Sealed report on Aleema's offshore property furnished to SC

Sealed report on Aleema's offshore property furnished to SC

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Saturday submitted a report about the offshore property of Aleema Khanum, sister of Prime Minister Imran Khan, in the Supreme Court and maintained that she did not avail any benefit from the tax amnesty scheme of the
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Sealed report on Aleema''s offshore property furnished to SC

Sealed report on Aleema''s offshore property furnished to SC

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Saturday submitted a report about the offshore property of Aleema Khanum, sister of Prime Minister Imran Khan, in the Supreme Court and maintained that she did not avail any benefit from the tax amnesty scheme of the
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Sealed report on Aleema''''s offshore property furnished to SC

Sealed report on Aleema''''s offshore property furnished to SC

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Saturday submitted a report about the offshore property of Aleema Khanum, sister of Prime Minister Imran Khan, in the Supreme Court and maintained that she did not avail any benefit from the tax amnesty scheme of the
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Commander of TTP killed in DIK

Commander of TTP killed in DIK

A key commander of banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) group was killed in encounter with police during an operation at Gira Alam Khan here on Saturday.
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Commander of TTP killed in DIK

Commander of TTP killed in DIK

A key commander of banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) group was killed in encounter with police during an operation at Gira Alam Khan here on Saturday.
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Hazara Motorway to be opened for traffic by end of December

Hazara Motorway to be opened for traffic by end of December

The 59-kilometre E-35, also known as Hazara Motorway will be opened for traffic by the end of current month. The project is an important part of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). A senior official of National Highway Authority (NHA) told Busines
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Hazara Motorway to be opened for traffic by end of December

Hazara Motorway to be opened for traffic by end of December

The 59-kilometre E-35, also known as Hazara Motorway will be opened for traffic by the end of current month. The project is an important part of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). A senior official of National Highway Authority (NHA) told Busines
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Land grabber Mansha Bomb: CJP rejects report submitted by DIG police

Land grabber Mansha Bomb: CJP rejects report submitted by DIG police

Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar here on Saturday rejected a report submitted by DIG police in a suo motu case against a land grabber Mansha Bomb and the police to return the land recovered from Mansha to its real owners within one week. The CJP
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Land grabber Mansha Bomb: CJP rejects report submitted by DIG police

Land grabber Mansha Bomb: CJP rejects report submitted by DIG police

Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar here on Saturday rejected a report submitted by DIG police in a suo motu case against a land grabber Mansha Bomb and the police to return the land recovered from Mansha to its real owners within one week. The CJP
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Punjab governor's house: Removal of walls ordered by PM: Chohan

Punjab governor's house: Removal of walls ordered by PM: Chohan

Prime Minister Imran Khan has ordered razing walls of Punjab Governor's House in Lahore, provincial Information Minister Fayyazul Hasan Chohan told media after the meeting. Chohan said the prime minister visited the provincial capital, during which he rev
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Punjab governor's house: Removal of walls ordered by PM: Chohan

Punjab governor's house: Removal of walls ordered by PM: Chohan

Prime Minister Imran Khan has ordered razing walls of Punjab Governor's House in Lahore, provincial Information Minister Fayyazul Hasan Chohan told media after the meeting. Chohan said the prime minister visited the provincial capital, during which he rev
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Pub chain tycoon launches bar crawl for hard Brexit

Pub chain tycoon launches bar crawl for hard Brexit

Belting out 1980s pop tunes on a tour bus travelling across the country, British pub chain boss Tim Martin launched a personal campaign this week to persuade his customers they have nothing to fear from a no-deal Brexit.
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Pub chain tycoon launches bar crawl for hard Brexit

Pub chain tycoon launches bar crawl for hard Brexit

Belting out 1980s pop tunes on a tour bus travelling across the country, British pub chain boss Tim Martin launched a personal campaign this week to persuade his customers they have nothing to fear from a no-deal Brexit.
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Pub chain tycoon launches bar crawl for hard Brexit

Pub chain tycoon launches bar crawl for hard Brexit

Belting out 1980s pop tunes on a tour bus travelling across the country, British pub chain boss Tim Martin launched a personal campaign this week to persuade his customers they have nothing to fear from a no-deal Brexit.
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Thousands march in Germany calling for end to coal power

Thousands march in Germany calling for end to coal power

Thousands of people marched in Berlin and Cologne on Saturday calling for Germany to abandon coal-powered electricity generation, on the eve of a major climate conference in Poland. Organisers in Berlin said 16,000 protestors marched in Berlin - 5,000 acc
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Thousands march in Germany calling for end to coal power

Thousands march in Germany calling for end to coal power

Thousands of people marched in Berlin and Cologne on Saturday calling for Germany to abandon coal-powered electricity generation, on the eve of a major climate conference in Poland. Organisers in Berlin said 16,000 protestors marched in Berlin - 5,000 acc
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Future of Saarc?

Future of Saarc?

With a new government at the helm and its decision to allow Indian Sikhs visa-free travel to Kartarpur Pakistan had rightly expected a change of heart on the part of Indian leadership. So, on the eve of groundbreaking ceremony of Kartarpur corridor, Pakis
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Polio still a health Emergency

Polio still a health Emergency

The news on the front of Pakistan's battle against polio remains unpleasant. According to the latest World Health Organization (WHO) figures, so far this year there have been as many as 27 cases of wild polio - all of them in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Bri
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Case for 'National Tax Authority' - II

Case for 'National Tax Authority' - II

Before establishing NTA, all the four provinces should be consulted and consensus must be reached for establishing an All Pakistan Unified Tax Service (APUTS) as suggested and elaborated in 'Case for All-Pakistan Unified Tax Service: PTI & innovative tax
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Gender equality

Gender equality

In an interview published in the November 30 issue of Business Recorder, the Oxfam Programme director claims that 'Pakistan is the second worst rated country in gender equality'. This statement is outrageous and far from the truth. It smacks of a politica
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
PML-N demands probe into rupee's depreciation
Currency

PML-N demands probe into rupee's depreciation

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has smelt a deliberate attempt behind the depreciation of rupee against the US dollar and demanded a thorough investigation into an all-time sudden increase in the value of dollar.
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Sherpao slams government for its 100-day performance

Sherpao slams government for its 100-day performance

Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) Chairman Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao on Saturday criticised the federal government over its poor performance in the last 100 days and said the rulers even could not set its agenda for the next five years.
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
PM responds to eggs, chicken propaganda

PM responds to eggs, chicken propaganda

Prime Minister Imran khan has responded to those who criticized his eggs and chickens formula to reduce poverty. "For the colonized minds when desis talk about chickens combating poverty they get mocked, but when 'walaitis' talk about desi chicken and pov
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Government's economic policies fail as done without homework: Siraj

Government's economic policies fail as done without homework: Siraj

Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Senator Sirajul Haq, has said that the economic policies of the government have been a failure as it had taken over without any homework and was simply making lame excuses like the previous governments. He was addressing the open
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
First Lady visits shelter home, Data Darbar

First Lady visits shelter home, Data Darbar

Prime Minister Imran Khan's wife Bushra Begum, accompanied by her friend Farah, on Saturday visited a shelter home and enquired about the facilities offered to shelterless people. The first lady asked the authorities concerned to provide all facilities in
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Minister warns of indiscriminate action against power pilferers

Minister warns of indiscriminate action against power pilferers

Federal Minister for Energy, Omar Ayub Khan warned in unequivocal terms that those who are involved in power theft would be dealt indiscriminately as the debt incurred by electricity pilferage has overburdened national economy.
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
'Selection of professional pathways key to success'

'Selection of professional pathways key to success'

The academia-business industry alliance involving business executives, experts and academia here at a symposium on Saturday developed consensus that selection of professional pathways/professions is the key to gaining succeed in the global working environ
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
MCC Port Qasim collects Rs 73 billion during July-November

MCC Port Qasim collects Rs 73 billion during July-November

MCC Port Qasim Karachi has collected customs duty of Rs 73 billion during the first five months (July-November) of current fiscal year against Rs 58 billion collection in the corresponding period of 2017-18, registering a growth of 25.86 percent on year-o
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Robbery, snatching incidents on rise in capital
Currency

Robbery, snatching incidents on rise in capital

The incidents of robbery and snatching at gunpoint registered an increase during the last week as over 18 cases of different kinds of thefts were reported to various police stations of the city wherein the citizens lost valuables worth millions of rupees.
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Anti-encroachment drive: PTI stands with victims of operation: Khurram

Anti-encroachment drive: PTI stands with victims of operation: Khurram

President Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Karachi Chapter and Member Provincial Assembly (MPA) Khurram Sher Zaman has said that PTI stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the distressed affectees and victims of the anti-encroachment operation in Karachi and they
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Government to review deep-sea fishing policy

Government to review deep-sea fishing policy

Federal Government will review the deep sea fishing policy with the consultation of all stakeholders by keeping the new deep sea policy in abeyance. Federal Government informed Sindh High Court (SHC) in response to a petition, filed by Fishermen Cooperati
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
AKU Convocation 2018: more than 400 graduates conferred degrees

AKU Convocation 2018: more than 400 graduates conferred degrees

More than 400 graduates celebrated their success at the Aga Khan University's convocation ceremony on Saturday. This year's ceremony was especially significant as it marked the graduation of the University's 15,000th student and 10,000th woman student.
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Cold, dry weather likely

Cold, dry weather likely

Temperature further slid to minus 8 degrees Celsius in Skardu over the past 24 hours, the Met Office said on Thursday. Cold weather dropped the mercury level to minus 3 degrees Celsius in Astore, minus 2, each, in Gupis and Gilgit, minus 1, each, in Quett
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
PM's chicken, eggs statement: Pakistan being laughed at: Khursheed

PM's chicken, eggs statement: Pakistan being laughed at: Khursheed

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Khursheed Shah has criticised Prime Minister Imran Khan's recent plan to eradicate poverty from the country with the help of poultry and said Pakistan was being laughed at over the "chicken and eggs statement".
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Gwadar & Ormara: free eye camps to be organised

Gwadar & Ormara: free eye camps to be organised

Haji Razzak Janoo Memorial Trust is going to organize its 264th & 265th three days free laser surgery eye camps at Gwadar and Ormara on 3rd, 4th and 5th December 2018 with collaboration of Pakistan Navy.
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Bid to smuggle heroin to KSA foiled

Bid to smuggle heroin to KSA foiled

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) foiled a bid to smuggle one kilogram ice heroin worth millions of rupees to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and arrested a drug pusher here on Saturday.
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Over 925 graduates get degrees at IBA Convocation 2018

Over 925 graduates get degrees at IBA Convocation 2018

The Institute of Business Administration (IBA) on Saturday held its annual convocation at its main campus to confer degrees to 926 graduates, here Saturday. The graduating batch included 664 undergraduate students from six programs, 261 post-graduate stud
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
SWC directs ABAD to approach SC for NOC

SWC directs ABAD to approach SC for NOC

Sindh Water Commission (SWC) on Saturday directed ABAD to approach Supreme Court (SC) on the issue of NOCs for construction of multistory building.
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Body to address grievances of land grabbing victims

Body to address grievances of land grabbing victims

Punjab Inspector General of Police Amjad Javed Saleemi on Saturday constituted a four-member committee to provide quick relief to persons affected by popular suspected land grabber Mansha Bum.
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
PPP terms PTI's 100-day plan electoral gimmick

PPP terms PTI's 100-day plan electoral gimmick

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Saturday claimed that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has reneged or conveniently U-turned on its promises, whether they are economic pledges, political positions and governance reforms, or foreign policy commitments, which is
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
PM likely to visit Qatar

PM likely to visit Qatar

Prime Minister Imran Khan likely to make his next visit to Qatar. Sources told that PM Imran Khan is likely to visit Qatar this month during which he will call on the Qatari Ameer and other high authorities. The prime minister will negotiate to increase t
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Need for raising awareness regarding HIV cure stressed

Need for raising awareness regarding HIV cure stressed

Punjab Minister for Health Dr Yasmin Rashid has stressed upon the need of awareness regarding HIV cure among different walks of life. She said this while leading an awareness walk under Health Department on the eve of World AIDS Day.
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Seminar held on lifestyle related health issues

Seminar held on lifestyle related health issues

Lifestyle medicine is the evidence based medical specialty that uses predominantly whole food plant based diet, adequate sleep, stress management, regular exercise/physical activity, avoidance of risky substance use and social support to prevent, treat an
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Transfers, postings in FBR

Transfers, postings in FBR

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has given additional charge of the post of Director General Immoveable Properties to Muhammad Tanvir Akhtar, who is presently assigned to work as Director General Broadening of Tax Base (BTB), FBR.
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
CAC Pakistan expo from tomorrow

CAC Pakistan expo from tomorrow

The '4th CAC Pakistan Summit & Exhibition Expo will be held from December 3 to 5, here at Expo Centre. The Punjab chief minister Sardar Usman Buzdar will be chief guest at the opening ceremony while the LCCI President Almas Hyder, Senior Vice President Kh
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Hundi/hawala business: FIA arrests four accused

Hundi/hawala business: FIA arrests four accused

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested four accused of hundi/hawala business and recovered 15 million rupees cash here on Saturday. On a tip-off regarding transfer of huge some of hundi/hawala money, Director FIA Punjab Muhammad Waqar Abbasi dire
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
'Opening of Kartarpur corridor was a bold step of Imran'

'Opening of Kartarpur corridor was a bold step of Imran'

Leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Parliamentary Secretary for Petroleum & Natural Resources, Raja Riaz Ahmad Khan has said that the opening of Kartarpur Corridor was a historic and bold decision of Prime Minister, Imran Khan, to fetch poten
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan Cables sign MoU with UET

Pakistan Cables sign MoU with UET

Pakistan Cables Ltd signed an MoU with UET, Lahore to support the university's scholarship fund that provides financial assistance to deserving students enrolled in the Electrical Engineering dept. at UET's Lahore and Faisalabad campuses.
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Government working on a youth empowerment programme: Buzdar

Government working on a youth empowerment programme: Buzdar

Punjab Chef Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that his government is working on a comprehensive programme to empower the Pakistani youth, as Pakistan is among the blessed countries where 60 percent of the population is consist of youth. "This segment
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
MCC (Preventive) collects Rs 1544 customs duty in November
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MCC (Preventive) collects Rs 1544 customs duty in November

The Model Customs Collectorate (Preventive) Lahore has collected Rs 1544 million as Customs duty during November 2018 and registered unprecedented growth of 71 percent. The overall revenue collection of the Collectorate during November 2018 is Rs 4126 mil
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan, Russian Federation navies conduct bilateral exercise

Pakistan, Russian Federation navies conduct bilateral exercise

Pakistan and Russian Federation enjoy strong bilateral ties based on mutual respect, understanding and trust. Pakistan and Russian Federation Navies are contributing to enhance defence ties in various domains. In the same stride, Chief of the Naval Staff,
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Zameen.com holds first successful event in Multan

Zameen.com holds first successful event in Multan

The biggest online property portal in Pakistan, Zameen.com, successfully arranged its first Zameen Property Expo in Multan on November 24 and 25, at the renowned Amir Rajput Marquee. The event featured projects from all over Pakistan at 30 stalls, with op
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Australian deputy HC visits SCCI

Australian deputy HC visits SCCI

Acting Deputy High Commissioner David Preston and Secretary Development Cooperation, Australian High Commission, visited Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) on Saturday. President SCCI Khawaja Masud Akhtar welcomed the Australian Acting Deputy
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Prices of essential kitchen items significantly increase

Prices of essential kitchen items significantly increase

Prices of the most of the essential kitchen items, excluding vegetables, significantly increased during this week past as compared to the preceding week, a survey conducted by Business Recorder revealed here on Saturday.
Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am
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