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Print - 2018-12-13
North and South Korean soldiers enter each other's territory

North and South Korean soldiers enter each other's territory

Soldiers from North and South Korea crossed into each other's territory peacefully for the first time on Wednesday, Seoul said, as they began checking the dismantlement of guard posts in the Demilitarized Zone. The North invaded the South in 1950, trigger
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Yemen peace talks go down to the wire

Yemen peace talks go down to the wire

Talks between Yemen's government and Huthi insurgents focused on the country's main airport and port went down to the wire Wednesday with just hours left in negotiations. Taiz, the southwestern city controlled by the government and surrounded by the rebel
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Russian military chief accuses Nato of buildup on borders

Russian military chief accuses Nato of buildup on borders

A senior Russian military official on Wednesday warned of a buildup of Nato forces close to the country's borders, the defence ministry said. Valery Gerasimov, head of Russia's General Staff, "noted a strengthening of Nato's frontline military presence cl
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Sweden freezes support to UNAIDS until leader removed

Sweden freezes support to UNAIDS until leader removed

Sweden said Wednesday it was freezing its support to UNAIDS until its executive director is removed, after an expert report blasted the agency's leadership for systematically failing to address bullying, abuse and sexual harassment.
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Huawei executive gets bail

Huawei executive gets bail

A Canadian court granted bail on Tuesday to a top Chinese telecom company executive wanted in the United States in a case that has rattled relations between China and the North American allies. The conditional release of Meng Wanzhou, the chief financial
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Maduro says US behind 'assassination plot

Maduro says US behind 'assassination plot

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro lashed out Wednesday at what he said was a plot to assassinate him directed by the White House - and involving the right-wing governnments of Colombia and Brazil Maduro accused US National Security Advisor John Bolton
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Pompeo urges UN to get tough on Iran missiles

Pompeo urges UN to get tough on Iran missiles

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday urged the United Nations to tighten restrictions on Iran's missiles, which he warned could strike US allies, but other powers called instead for dialogue. Pompeo headed to New York for a Security Council meet
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
US expels Taiwanese student who threatened school shooting

US expels Taiwanese student who threatened school shooting

The United States on Wednesday expelled a Taiwanese exchange student who had allegedly threatened to "shoot up" his school. An-Tso "Edward" Sun, 18, was arrested last March after another student reported that he told him he planned to open fire in the sch
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
French police hunt gunman after Christmas market attack

French police hunt gunman after Christmas market attack

Hundreds of French anti-terror police are hunting for a fugitive gunman who attacked Christmas shoppers at a market in the eastern city of Strasbourg while shouting "Allahu akbar" (God is greatest), officials said Wednesday. The attack in the heart of the
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Ex-lawyer blasts Trump as sentenced to three years

Ex-lawyer blasts Trump as sentenced to three years

US President Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen delivered a blistering attack on his ex-boss as he was sentenced to three years in prison on Wednesday for multiple crimes including paying "hush money" to two women who claimed to have had affairs w
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Copper dips on frustration over US-China trade dispute

Copper dips on frustration over US-China trade dispute

Copper slipped on Wednesday as investors shrugged off upbeat comments from US President Donald Trump about a potential trade deal with China, while the dollar hovered near a one-month peak against its peers. Trump said he would intervene in the Justice De
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Gulf must brace for long-term low oil price: experts

Gulf must brace for long-term low oil price: experts

Gulf states which depend heavily on energy exports for most of their revenues should brace for a long period of low oil prices and subdued economic growth, experts warned on Wednesday. Signs of an "economic war" between the United States and China, the wo
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Oil rises on Libya disruption, planned OPEC-led cuts

Oil rises on Libya disruption, planned OPEC-led cuts

Oil prices rose on Wednesday, bolstered by export cuts from Libya and planned OPEC-led production cuts, pulling back briefly after the United States reported a smaller-than-expected crude inventory drawdown. US crude stockpiles fell 1.2 million barrels la
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Rubber surges to nine-day high

Rubber surges to nine-day high

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures surged to a nine-day high on Wednesday, recovering from a 1-1/2-week low hit in the previous session, as investors looked for bargains amid support from stronger Shanghai futures and a rally in oil prices.
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Palm oil futures end higher
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Palm oil futures end higher

Malaysian palm oil futures ended higher on Wednesday, buoyed by gains in soyaoil on the US Chicago Board of Trade after President Donald Trump said China was back in the market buying US beans. Trump said on Tuesday that China was buying a "tremendous amo
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Gold nears five-month peak in New York

Gold nears five-month peak in New York

Gold held steady near a five-month peak on Tuesday as expectations for fewer interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve next year supported the non-yielding precious metal. Palladium briefly traded above gold earlier in the session, with prices of the
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Gold steadies in Asia

Gold steadies in Asia

Gold prices held steady on Wednesday, underpinned by expectations of fewer rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve next year, while a stronger dollar weighed on the market. Spot gold was up 0.1 percent at $1,244.40 per ounce at 0838 GMT, while US gold future
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Gold rises in Europe

Gold rises in Europe

Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday as the dollar slipped and expectations of US interest rate hikes next year dimmed, brightening the appeal of non-interest yielding bullion. Spot gold was up 0.2 percent at $1,245.31 per ounce as of 11:03 a.m. EST (160
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soyabeans climb

US MIDDAY: soyabeans climb

US soyabean futures hit a 4-1/2-month high on Wednesday as China bought US soyabeans for the first time since US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping met in early December. State-owned Chinese companies bought at least 500,000 ton
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold gains

US MIDDAY: gold gains

Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday as the dollar slipped and expectations of US interest rate hikes next year dimmed, brightening the appeal of non-interest yielding bullion. Spot gold was up 0.2 percent at $1,245.05 per ounce as of 12:26 p.m. EST (172
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Iranian governor general stresses need for Makran Coast's uplift

Iranian governor general stresses need for Makran Coast's uplift

The 1500-kilometer-long Makran Coast, stretched half each between Pakistan's Balochistan and Iran's Sistan-Baluchestan province, is similar to wings of development for the two nations, the governor general of Iranian south-eastern province has said.
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Imran saved country from bankruptcy: Chohan

Imran saved country from bankruptcy: Chohan

The PTI government under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan would continue its crusade against venality and would lead the country as a dignified nation in the comity of nations, Punjab Information Minister Fayyaz ul Hasan Chohan said on Wednesda
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
SSGC to resume gas to CNG sector as soon as supply improves

SSGC to resume gas to CNG sector as soon as supply improves

The management of Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has held a meeting with the representative bodies of CNG associations and station owners at the Company Head Office on Wednesday. Explaining the reasons behind suspending gas to the CNG sector, SSGC offici
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Gas shortfall in Sindh reaches 230 mmcfd

Gas shortfall in Sindh reaches 230 mmcfd

Gas shortfall in Sindh has reached 230 mmcfd due to technical faults and depleting gas fields, Petroleum Division was informed on Wednesday.
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Azgard Nine Limited
Currency

Azgard Nine Limited

Azgard Nine Limited (PSX: ANL) is a composite textile unit, which manufactures and sells yarn, denim and denim products. The company is involved in spinning, weaving, dyeing and stitching, and has three production units located in Punjab. ANL was incorpor
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Azgard Nine Limited
Currency

Azgard Nine Limited

Azgard Nine Limited (PSX: ANL) is a composite textile unit, which manufactures and sells yarn, denim and denim products. The company is involved in spinning, weaving, dyeing and stitching, and has three production units located in Punjab. ANL was incorpor
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
'Women Empowerment Awards' ceremony held

'Women Empowerment Awards' ceremony held

The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) organized Women Empowerment Awards to acknowledge its member companies. Unilever won the top position and became 'Champion of 2018', while Telenor and Nestlé were declared the first and secon
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Deadlock over PAC chairmanship persists

Deadlock over PAC chairmanship persists

Deadlock between the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government and opposition parties over the chairmanship of Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and formation of standing committees of the House continues, it is learnt. Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
SECP on various regulatory steps for AML/CFT

SECP on various regulatory steps for AML/CFT

At an event organized to raise awareness about the money laundering and terrorist financing risks faced by non-profit organizations (NPOs) in the country, the SECP elaborated on various regulatory measures for anti-money laundering and countering financin
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Slow economic growth rate termed national security challenge

Slow economic growth rate termed national security challenge

Terming slow economic growth rate a national security challenge, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Khurso Bakhtiar on Wednesday stated that the government will make all-out efforts to put the economy on right track.
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
6,674 users registered on Peshawar Police Mobile App

6,674 users registered on Peshawar Police Mobile App

A total of 6674 users registered on "Peshawar Police Mobile App" since its launching in March 2018. The police also received 4895 reports on Mobile App in which 4862 were resolved while 33 are in progress.
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Religious freedom: Siraj slams US decision

Religious freedom: Siraj slams US decision

Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Senator Sirajul Haq, has condemned the US decision placing Pakistan on black list on the charge of lack of religious freedom and has termed it the worst example of US bias and hostility towards this country.
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Report on key agriculture commodities outlook launched

Report on key agriculture commodities outlook launched

The Punjab Food outlook report will, no doubt add great value to department's analytical decision making and the research and will also be of great value to farmers as it will inform them of the trends in various crops. It will also help farmers make info
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
LCCI urges government to reduce number of taxes

LCCI urges government to reduce number of taxes

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged the government to reduce the number of taxes, change the mode of payments and devise a mechanism for the payment of refunds.
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Assets recovery: Pakistan, UK discuss legal modalities

Assets recovery: Pakistan, UK discuss legal modalities

Pakistan and the United Kingdom on Wednesday discussed legal modalities of assets recovery and both sides ensured full cooperation to each other, a statement issued by the PM Office said. A delegation of National Crime Agency (NCA) headed by Donald Toon,
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Over 1,400 awarded degrees at UVAS convocation

Over 1,400 awarded degrees at UVAS convocation

The 10th Convocation of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore was held here on Wednesday. Pro-Chancellor/ Minister for Livestock & Dairy Development Department Punjab Sardar Hasnain Bahadur Dareshak presided over the convocation while Ad
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
KBP flays government for not ensuring crushing season

KBP flays government for not ensuring crushing season

Kissan Board Pakistan (KBP) Central President Chaudhry Nisar has severely criticized the government for not ensuring operation of sugar mills despite repeated promises. He said that mistrust of the masses in the government is increasing due to repeated vi
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Commerce secretary visits TDAP Lahore office

Commerce secretary visits TDAP Lahore office

Secretary Commerce, Mohammad Younus Dagha visited the Lahore office of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan on 11th December, 2018. During the visit he held meetings with leading textile related trade bodies of the region including, LCCI, WCCI-Laho
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
PML-N slams political victimisation of its leaders

PML-N slams political victimisation of its leaders

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) parliamentary party Wednesday condemned the alleged "political victimisation" of its central leadership and vowed to block proceedings of the National Assembly if production order for Khawaja Saad Rafique is not issued
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Cane crushing begins at seven mills: Rahu

Cane crushing begins at seven mills: Rahu

Sindh Agriculture Minister Muhammad Ismail Rahu has claimed that seven sugar mills have began cane crushing while 15 others started boilers for sugar production in Sindh.
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
158 POs among 1,935 held in Islamabad

158 POs among 1,935 held in Islamabad

Islamabad Police arrested as many as 1,935 outlaws including 158 proclaimed offenders and recovered 33 stolen cars, 13 motorbikes, gold ornaments and other valuables from their possession during the past one-and-a-half-month. This was revealed by Senior S
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Amenity plots: Encroachers be given 45-day notice prior to eviction: SC

Amenity plots: Encroachers be given 45-day notice prior to eviction: SC

The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday ordered to issue 45-day eviction notices to houses and shops on amenity plots prior to their demolition after a joint framework was submitted in the court by federal, provincial and city governments for removal of encro
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Amnesty scheme: Business community lauds PM's directives

Amnesty scheme: Business community lauds PM's directives

While referring to prime minister's directions given to the concerned ministry in respect of the Amnesty Scheme that the beneficiaries should not be harassed, Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) president Junaid Esmail Makda said the business co
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Anti-encroachment drive: More than 2,200 shops demolished so far

Anti-encroachment drive: More than 2,200 shops demolished so far

More than two thousand and two hundred shops were demolished during the anti-encroachment drive so far, Supreme Court (SC) was informed on Wednesday. A compliance report jointly prepared by Federal, Sindh and City Governments regarding the orders of apex
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
PAA discusses crisis caused by delayed payments from government

PAA discusses crisis caused by delayed payments from government

: The Pakistan Advertising Association (PAA) held its Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting on 10th December, 2018. The participants discussed in detail, the issue of pending recoveries from the Provincial and Federal Government of Pakistan, while the
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
KCCI gives 24-hour ultimatum to SSGC for gas restoration

KCCI gives 24-hour ultimatum to SSGC for gas restoration

President Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Junaid Esmail Makda has demanded from Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) to restore gas supplies to industries, captive power plants and CNG stations in Sindh within 24 hours, otherwise, if SSGC fails
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Murree gets one-inch snowfall

Murree gets one-inch snowfall

Temperature further dropped to minus 9 degrees Celsius in Kalam over the past 24 hours, as the Met Office on Wednesday forecast cold weather for the most parts of the country. It said that Murree received one inch of snowfall over the past 24 hours, as te
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
1370 students get degrees at ninth convocation of DUHS

1370 students get degrees at ninth convocation of DUHS

Some 1370 students were awarded degrees in their respective disciplines at 9th Convocation of Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) held at varsity's campus on Wednesday. The total passed out students includes 388 graduates of MBBS along with postgradu
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Four nabbed on charges of undue tax concession

Four nabbed on charges of undue tax concession

Corporate Regional Tax Office (CRTO)-Zone VI, Karachi has arrested four persons involved in misusing SRO 1125(I)/2007 for getting undue tax concession on commercial imports. According to the officials, CRTO has initiated an exercise against fraudulent sal
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
2000-year-old Buddha statue sent to Switzerland for exhibition

2000-year-old Buddha statue sent to Switzerland for exhibition

The government of Pakistan has loaned a 2,000-year-old Buddha sculpture from Peshawar Museum to Switzerland for exhibition at the Rietberg Museum in Zurich. This is the first time that this sculpture has been sent out of Pakistan.
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Telenor Youth Forum holds Oslo finale

Telenor Youth Forum holds Oslo finale

Telenor Youth Forum holds its Oslo finale, showcasing four new ideas that leverage mobile and digital technology to benefit human health. Sixteen Telenor Youth Forum delegates (for the 2018-2019 programme) have worked over the last four days in Oslo to de
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Policy-makers urged to focus on quality education of youth

Policy-makers urged to focus on quality education of youth

The policymakers in Pakistan should focus on provision of quality education, meaningful employment and engagement for the youth of country to achieve economic and social development goals. This was the crux of a panel discussion at 34th annual general mee
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
PITB & ITU still working without high command

PITB & ITU still working without high command

The government of Punjab has failed to appoint the Chairman Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) and Vice Chancellor of Punjab's first Information Technology University (ITU) till date. Since the removal of founding vice chancellor of ITU and Chairm
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Travel restrictions: Senate body seeks briefing from ministry, FIA

Travel restrictions: Senate body seeks briefing from ministry, FIA

The visibly 'perturbed' opposition members of a parliamentary panel over recent placement of their leaders' names on Exit Control List (ECL) Wednesday sought a briefing from Interior Ministry and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on travel restrictions i
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Dhaga visits SLIC office in Lahore

Dhaga visits SLIC office in Lahore

Federal Secretary Commerce and Chairman State Life Mohammad Yunus Dhaga visited State Life Insurance Corporation Lahore Zone Central and met senior officers and representatives of corporation's association and federation. On the occasion, he said that all
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Urdu version of book Sharaie Mayaarat launched

Urdu version of book Sharaie Mayaarat launched

The Islamic Banking Industry of Pakistan, in collaboration with Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) and contribution of Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani, launched Urdu version of the Book 'Sharaie Mayaarat'. Renowned
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Australian companies willing to invest in Pakistan: HC

Australian companies willing to invest in Pakistan: HC

Australian High Commissioner Margaret Adamson in a meeting with the Punjab chief minister Sardar Usman Buzdar, here Wednesday, said that a number of Australian companies working in Gulf states are also intending to invest in Pakistan.
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
AC grants 10-day physical remand of Khwaja brothers

AC grants 10-day physical remand of Khwaja brothers

An accountability court on Wednesday granted 10-day physical remand of Khwaja Saad Rafiq and his brother Khwaja Salman Rafiq to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in Paragon City Housing Society scam. The NAB Special Prosecutor submitted an applicat
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Transit remand of Shahbaz extended

Transit remand of Shahbaz extended

An accountability court extended transit remand of Opposition Leader in National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif till completion of the sessions of the assembly. Superintendent of central jail Kot Lakhpat had approached the court for extension of the transit rema
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Speaker's power of issuing P.O. withdrawn by PML-N: Elahi

Speaker's power of issuing P.O. withdrawn by PML-N: Elahi

Speaker Punjab Assembly Ch Parvez Elahi has said that PML-N government had withdrawn power of the speaker to issue production order of an arrested MPA and given this power to Advocate General during its tenure.
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
NAB being used to suppress opposition, says Khaqan

NAB being used to suppress opposition, says Khaqan

Members of the opposition parties on Wednesday said that National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is being used to suppress them and this is resulting in deterioration of supremacy and sovereignty of the Parliament. Speaking on the floor of the National Assem
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
SHC approves extension in Qaim's interim bail

SHC approves extension in Qaim's interim bail

Sindh High Court (SHC) Wednesday approved extension in interim bail of former Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah till February 4, 2019 in a petition related to call up notice issued by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on grant of land to Mali
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
NA, Senate from ICT: PTI won't object to reserving seat for women

NA, Senate from ICT: PTI won't object to reserving seat for women

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-led government believes in emancipation of women and would not object to reserving a seat for women both in the National Assembly and Senate from Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT). The federal government on Wednesday filed a reply
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Government tables six bills in Punjab Assembly

Government tables six bills in Punjab Assembly

The Punjab government on Wednesday tabled in the Punjab Assembly six bills including The Punjab Prevention of Conflict of Interest Bill 2018, The Punjab Right to Services Bill 2018, The Punjab Domestic Workers Bill 2018, The Punjab Skills Development Auth
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Final arguments: Nawaz has nothing to do with ASCL, HME cases: AC told

Final arguments: Nawaz has nothing to do with ASCL, HME cases: AC told

The counsel of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday told an accountability court that his client is not accountable for Al-Azizia Steel Mill Company Limited (ASCL) and Hill Metals Establishment (HME), and only his son Hussain Nawaz is answerabl
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Government urged to review suspension of gas to CNG stations

Government urged to review suspension of gas to CNG stations

The Sindh CNG Association has requested the federal government to review its decision of suspending supply of CNG to the fuel stations for indefinite period. Addressing a press conference at Hyderabad Press Club here on Wednesday, the association's patron
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Industrialists slam suspension of gas supply

Industrialists slam suspension of gas supply

Industrialists from seven industrial estates of the city have expressed deep concern over Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) move of suspension of gas supply to the industrial sector, which will certainly have drastic impact as industry is the backbone for p
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Modi gets a wake-up call

Modi gets a wake-up call

It is good for India and the region that ultra right Sangh Parivar has lost power in three key states. This development has certainly dealt a blow to prime minister Narendra Modi's prospects ahead of the 2019 general elections in India. Losing elections i
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Global economy in 2019: Growth beginning to fray

Global economy in 2019: Growth beginning to fray

American farmers have been forced to warehouse a bumper crop of soybeans, or sell at a loss, while a Midwest medical supply company is considering shipping production overseas amid growing uncertainty.
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Time to bring all 'Leases' on the balance sheet

Time to bring all 'Leases' on the balance sheet

The economic growth requires resources and leasing provides an option to obtain those resources. We all know that leasing is an important and widely used financing solution. Through leasing a particular item can be obtained and used by paying installments
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Till another 100 days do us part

Till another 100 days do us part

The Finance Minister sees the economy turning the corner. Advisor Commerce says it has. Notwithstanding the cautious tone of their optimism, the idea seems to be to impart a sense of confidence to the market.
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Redefining accountability

Redefining accountability

There is nothing wrong about observing the 'International Days' and making solemn pledges to comply with their injunctions. One such occasion was on Sunday, when President Dr Arif Alvi expressed his resolve to further strengthen the National Accountabilit
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Poor evaluation?

Poor evaluation?

Prime Minister Imran Khan spent over eight hours with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) cabinet members on Monday to assess their performance during the first 100 days with a three-pronged criterion laid down for their evaluation: identify the amount saved d
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Beyonce, Bollywood, Hillary as India's richest daughter weds

Beyonce, Bollywood, Hillary as India's richest daughter weds

Topping anything in hit film "Crazy Rich Asians", the only daughter of India's richest man ties the knot Wednesday after days of lavish celebrations that included a Beyonce concert in a lakeside palace. Isha Ambani, whose father is tycoon Mukesh Ambani, w
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Beyonce, Bollywood, Hillary as India's richest daughter weds

Beyonce, Bollywood, Hillary as India's richest daughter weds

Topping anything in hit film "Crazy Rich Asians", the only daughter of India's richest man ties the knot Wednesday after days of lavish celebrations that included a Beyonce concert in a lakeside palace. Isha Ambani, whose father is tycoon Mukesh Ambani, w
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Karl Marx 'Capital' contract makes a mint at Paris auction

Karl Marx 'Capital' contract makes a mint at Paris auction

A contract signed by Karl Marx for the publication of the French version of "Capital", his ground-breaking study of capitalism, sold at auction in Paris for a record 121,600 euros ($138,145), five times the expected price. The contract, signed with editor
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Karl Marx 'Capital' contract makes a mint at Paris auction

Karl Marx 'Capital' contract makes a mint at Paris auction

A contract signed by Karl Marx for the publication of the French version of "Capital", his ground-breaking study of capitalism, sold at auction in Paris for a record 121,600 euros ($138,145), five times the expected price. The contract, signed with editor
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
First batch of Trade Prices Data electronically from China received

First batch of Trade Prices Data electronically from China received

State Minister for Revenue Hammad Azhar said Wednesday that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has received first batch of Trade Prices Data electronically from China''s customs authority for goods being exported from China to Pakistan.
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
First batch of Trade Prices Data electronically from China received

First batch of Trade Prices Data electronically from China received

State Minister for Revenue Hammad Azhar said Wednesday that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has received first batch of Trade Prices Data electronically from China's customs authority for goods being exported from China to Pakistan.
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
First batch of Trade Prices Data electronically from China received

First batch of Trade Prices Data electronically from China received

State Minister for Revenue Hammad Azhar said Wednesday that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has received first batch of Trade Prices Data electronically from China's customs authority for goods being exported from China to Pakistan.
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Power sector suffered from inefficiencies: WB expert

Power sector suffered from inefficiencies: WB expert

World Bank, Lead Energy Specialist, South Asia Energy, Dr Rikard Liden said on Wednesday that World Bank is working on new funding of $ 1.5 billion for the power sector, in addition to existing commitment of $ 2.3 billion.
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Power sector suffered from inefficiencies: WB expert

Power sector suffered from inefficiencies: WB expert

World Bank, Lead Energy Specialist, South Asia Energy, Dr Rikard Liden said on Wednesday that World Bank is working on new funding of $ 1.5 billion for the power sector, in addition to existing commitment of $ 2.3 billion.
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Power sector suffered from inefficiencies: WB expert

Power sector suffered from inefficiencies: WB expert

World Bank, Lead Energy Specialist, South Asia Energy, Dr Rikard Liden said on Wednesday that World Bank is working on new funding of $ 1.5 billion for the power sector, in addition to existing commitment of $ 2.3 billion.
Published 13 Dec, 2018 12:00am
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