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Print - 2019-02-10
Demise of INF Treaty profoundly dangerous

Demise of INF Treaty profoundly dangerous

Today, the nuclear world is in tumult, much against expectations that as follow-up of various treaties and protocols the nuclear jinni would be back in the bottle. But that doesn't seem to be happening. The nuclear jinni is out in the air, showcasing its
Updated 11 Mar, 2019 07:49am
Naeem Khan made new IG, Saleem Khan new chief secretary of KP

Naeem Khan made new IG, Saleem Khan new chief secretary of KP

Muhammad Naeem Khan has been appointed as new inspector general of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police while Muhammad Saleem Khan has been made new chief secretary of the province. In this respect, the Establishment Division issued notification on Saturday. The out
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Naeem Khan made new IG, Saleem Khan new chief secretary of KP

Naeem Khan made new IG, Saleem Khan new chief secretary of KP

Muhammad Naeem Khan has been appointed as new inspector general of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police while Muhammad Saleem Khan has been made new chief secretary of the province. In this respect, the Establishment Division issued notification on Saturday. The out
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Journalist held for tweeting against state institutions

Journalist held for tweeting against state institutions

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Saturday took into custody journalist Rizwan-ur-Rehman Razi for uploading 'defamatory and obnoxious posts' on his official Twitter account against the state institutions including the armed forces and judiciary. A
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Journalist held for tweeting against state institutions

Journalist held for tweeting against state institutions

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Saturday took into custody journalist Rizwan-ur-Rehman Razi for uploading 'defamatory and obnoxious posts' on his official Twitter account against the state institutions including the armed forces and judiciary. A
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Bail on medical grounds: NAB urges IHC to dismiss Nawaz's plea

Bail on medical grounds: NAB urges IHC to dismiss Nawaz's plea

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has requested the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to dismiss former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's application for grant of bail on medical grounds, said the sources. The NAB's reply on Nawaz Sharif application, expected to
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Bail on medical grounds: NAB urges IHC to dismiss Nawaz's plea

Bail on medical grounds: NAB urges IHC to dismiss Nawaz's plea

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has requested the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to dismiss former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's application for grant of bail on medical grounds, said the sources. The NAB's reply on Nawaz Sharif application, expected to
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
'Muhammad Ali Jinnah Way' opens

'Muhammad Ali Jinnah Way' opens

Amid vociferous slogans of "Pakistan Zindabad", a section of a busy avenue in Brooklyn, a borough of New York City, which last December was renamed after Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, was formally inaugurated.
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
'Muhammad Ali Jinnah Way' opens

'Muhammad Ali Jinnah Way' opens

Amid vociferous slogans of "Pakistan Zindabad", a section of a busy avenue in Brooklyn, a borough of New York City, which last December was renamed after Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, was formally inaugurated.
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
US-backed Syria force announces final push against IS

US-backed Syria force announces final push against IS

The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces said Saturday it had begun the "final battle" to oust the Islamic State group from the last scrap of territory it holds in eastern Syria. Backed by air strikes by the US-led coalition against IS, the Kurdish-Arab all
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Quebec mosque shooter gets life, no parole for 40 years

Quebec mosque shooter gets life, no parole for 40 years

A 29-year-old who shot dead six worshipers at a Quebec City mosque in the worst anti-Muslim attack in the West got life in prison Friday. Alexandre Bissonnette will have to wait 40 years - longer than usual - before he can apply for parole. In his decisio
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Woman charged over Paris fire

Woman charged over Paris fire

A woman with a history of psychiatric problems has been charged with starting a fire in a Paris apartment building in which ten people died, French prosecutors said.
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Asghar Khan case: FIA seeks SC's help in collecting evidence

Asghar Khan case: FIA seeks SC's help in collecting evidence

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has sought the Supreme Court's guidance in Asghar Khan case for collecting sufficient evidence related to distribution of money among politicians to defeat Pakistan Peoples Party in the general elections of 1990. As
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Asghar Khan case: FIA seeks SC's help in collecting evidence

Asghar Khan case: FIA seeks SC's help in collecting evidence

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has sought the Supreme Court's guidance in Asghar Khan case for collecting sufficient evidence related to distribution of money among politicians to defeat Pakistan Peoples Party in the general elections of 1990. As
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Umar to meet IMF official today

Umar to meet IMF official today

Finance Minister Asad Umar would meet the managing director (MD) International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Sunday (today) in Dubai. According to media reports, the minister would have a meeting with the MD IMF; however, Finance Ministry did not confirm the mee
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Umar to meet IMF official today

Umar to meet IMF official today

Finance Minister Asad Umar would meet the managing director (MD) International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Sunday (today) in Dubai. According to media reports, the minister would have a meeting with the MD IMF; however, Finance Ministry did not confirm the mee
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Umar to meet IMF official today

Umar to meet IMF official today

Finance Minister Asad Umar would meet the managing director (MD) International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Sunday (today) in Dubai. According to media reports, the minister would have a meeting with the MD IMF; however, Finance Ministry did not confirm the mee
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
''Ruthless'' borrowing: PIA on the verge of ''belly landing'': MoF

''Ruthless'' borrowing: PIA on the verge of ''belly landing'': MoF

The Finance Ministry has expressed extreme reservations at Pakistan International Airlines Company Limited (PIACL) for persistently seeking financial support, saying that with continuous reliance on borrowing the national flag carrier as a commercial enti
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
'Ruthless' borrowing: PIA on the verge of 'belly landing': MoF

'Ruthless' borrowing: PIA on the verge of 'belly landing': MoF

The Finance Ministry has expressed extreme reservations at Pakistan International Airlines Company Limited (PIACL) for persistently seeking financial support, saying that with continuous reliance on borrowing the national flag carrier as a commercial enti
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
'Ruthless' borrowing: PIA on the verge of 'belly landing': MoF

'Ruthless' borrowing: PIA on the verge of 'belly landing': MoF

The Finance Ministry has expressed extreme reservations at Pakistan International Airlines Company Limited (PIACL) for persistently seeking financial support, saying that with continuous reliance on borrowing the national flag carrier as a commercial enti
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
PM to meet IMF''s Lagarde to work out ''fair'' deal
Currency

PM to meet IMF''s Lagarde to work out ''fair'' deal

Prime Minister Imran Khan will meet International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Christine Lagarde in Dubai on Sunday (today) for talks on issues which have held up bailout negotiations, a minister said on Saturday. Pakistan is seeking its 13th bailout since t
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
PM to meet IMF's Lagarde to work out 'fair' deal
Currency

PM to meet IMF's Lagarde to work out 'fair' deal

Prime Minister Imran Khan will meet International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Christine Lagarde in Dubai on Sunday (today) for talks on issues which have held up bailout negotiations, a minister said on Saturday. Pakistan is seeking its 13th bailout since t
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
PM to meet IMF's Lagarde to work out 'fair' deal
Currency

PM to meet IMF's Lagarde to work out 'fair' deal

Prime Minister Imran Khan will meet International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Christine Lagarde in Dubai on Sunday (today) for talks on issues which have held up bailout negotiations, a minister said on Saturday. Pakistan is seeking its 13th bailout since t
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
The giant Chinese companies shaping the world''s industries

The giant Chinese companies shaping the world''s industries

It was fear of being dominated by a Chinese behemoth that sparked an attempt by large French and German rail companies to join forces to create an European industrial champion. The merger by Alstom and Siemens was vetoed by the EU on Thursday, but concern
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
The giant Chinese companies shaping the world's industries

The giant Chinese companies shaping the world's industries

It was fear of being dominated by a Chinese behemoth that sparked an attempt by large French and German rail companies to join forces to create an European industrial champion. The merger by Alstom and Siemens was vetoed by the EU on Thursday, but concern
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
The giant Chinese companies shaping the world's industries

The giant Chinese companies shaping the world's industries

It was fear of being dominated by a Chinese behemoth that sparked an attempt by large French and German rail companies to join forces to create an European industrial champion. The merger by Alstom and Siemens was vetoed by the EU on Thursday, but concern
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Dutch government says in talks with 250 companies about Brexit move

Dutch government says in talks with 250 companies about Brexit move

The Dutch government said on Saturday it was in talks with 250 companies about moving operations to the Netherlands from Britain ahead of Britain''s exit from the European Union, scheduled for March 29. The Economic Affairs Ministry said in a report that
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Dutch government says in talks with 250 companies about Brexit move

Dutch government says in talks with 250 companies about Brexit move

The Dutch government said on Saturday it was in talks with 250 companies about moving operations to the Netherlands from Britain ahead of Britain's exit from the European Union, scheduled for March 29. The Economic Affairs Ministry said in a report that a
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Dutch government says in talks with 250 companies about Brexit move

Dutch government says in talks with 250 companies about Brexit move

The Dutch government said on Saturday it was in talks with 250 companies about moving operations to the Netherlands from Britain ahead of Britain's exit from the European Union, scheduled for March 29. The Economic Affairs Ministry said in a report that a
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
China condemns Modi's visit to disputed region

China condemns Modi's visit to disputed region

China's foreign ministry on Saturday condemned Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the disputed northeastern border state of Arunachal Pradesh, saying it "resolutely opposes" activities by Indian leaders in the region. Modi's visit was part of
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
China condemns Modi's visit to disputed region

China condemns Modi's visit to disputed region

China's foreign ministry on Saturday condemned Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the disputed northeastern border state of Arunachal Pradesh, saying it "resolutely opposes" activities by Indian leaders in the region. Modi's visit was part of
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
IMF chief warns of high Arab public debt

IMF chief warns of high Arab public debt

Public debt has rapidly increased in many Arab countries since the 2008 global financial crisis, due to persistently high budget deficits, the International Monetary Fund warned Saturday. "Unfortunately, the region has yet to fully recover from the global
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
IMF chief warns of high Arab public debt

IMF chief warns of high Arab public debt

Public debt has rapidly increased in many Arab countries since the 2008 global financial crisis, due to persistently high budget deficits, the International Monetary Fund warned Saturday. "Unfortunately, the region has yet to fully recover from the global
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
IMF chief warns of high Arab public debt

IMF chief warns of high Arab public debt

Public debt has rapidly increased in many Arab countries since the 2008 global financial crisis, due to persistently high budget deficits, the International Monetary Fund warned Saturday. "Unfortunately, the region has yet to fully recover from the global
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Banks disburse Rs 527.3 billion agriculture credit in 1H

Banks disburse Rs 527.3 billion agriculture credit in 1H

Banks disbursed an amount of Rs 527.3 billion as agricultural credit during the first half of current fiscal year (FY19). The disbursed amount is 42 percent of the total assigned target of Rs 1.250 trillion for FY19 and 22 percent higher than the disburse
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Banks disburse Rs 527.3 billion agriculture credit in 1H

Banks disburse Rs 527.3 billion agriculture credit in 1H

Banks disbursed an amount of Rs 527.3 billion as agricultural credit during the first half of current fiscal year (FY19). The disbursed amount is 42 percent of the total assigned target of Rs 1.250 trillion for FY19 and 22 percent higher than the disburse
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Banks disburse Rs 527.3 billion agriculture credit in 1H

Banks disburse Rs 527.3 billion agriculture credit in 1H

Banks disbursed an amount of Rs 527.3 billion as agricultural credit during the first half of current fiscal year (FY19). The disbursed amount is 42 percent of the total assigned target of Rs 1.250 trillion for FY19 and 22 percent higher than the disburse
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Banks disburse Rs 527.3 billion agriculture credit in 1H

Banks disburse Rs 527.3 billion agriculture credit in 1H

Banks disbursed an amount of Rs 527.3 billion as agricultural credit during the first half of current fiscal year (FY19). The disbursed amount is 42 percent of the total assigned target of Rs 1.250 trillion for FY19 and 22 percent higher than the disburse
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Nawaz, Zardari held responsible for economic crisis

Nawaz, Zardari held responsible for economic crisis

Prime Minister Imran Khan said Saturday said that no NRO will be given to anyone and all those who are involved in corruption will be dealt with iron hands. The PM said while addressing a gathering after planting a sapling at Balloki near Sheikhupura as a
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Nawaz, Zardari held responsible for economic crisis

Nawaz, Zardari held responsible for economic crisis

Prime Minister Imran Khan said Saturday said that no NRO will be given to anyone and all those who are involved in corruption will be dealt with iron hands. The PM said while addressing a gathering after planting a sapling at Balloki near Sheikhupura as a
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
SC forms new bench to hear Memogate case

SC forms new bench to hear Memogate case

A new bench of Supreme Court has been constituted to hear the Memogate case, Aaj News reported on Saturday.The hearing under new bench will be held on Thursday Feb 14. The court has sent notices to the Attorney General, DG FIA, the NAB prosecutor general
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
PML-Q, BAP to get more ministries in federal cabinet

PML-Q, BAP to get more ministries in federal cabinet

Federal Cabinet is being expanded to include ministers from Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid-e-Azam (PML-Q) and Balochistan Awami Party, Aaj News reported on Saturday. The PTI-led federal government has decided to expand the cabinet. Quoting sources, the news
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
No one can stop us from getting rights, asserts Zardari

No one can stop us from getting rights, asserts Zardari

Former president and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari said on Saturday that no one can prevent us from attaining our rights. Addressing a rally in Tando Adam, he declared the ruling party 'coward'. "Shifting civil aviation office
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
FIA gets seven-day transit remand of Omni group's CFO

FIA gets seven-day transit remand of Omni group's CFO

Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) was granted seven-day transit remand of Omni Group Chief Financial Officer Aslam Masood, a key suspect in fake accounts case. Aaj News reported Saturday that the transit-remand was approved by a local court in Islamabad
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Your rupee last year
Currency

Your rupee last year

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last year. (January 02, to December 31, 2018).

Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (February 09, 2019) and the forecast for Sunday (February 10, 2019).

Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (February 09, 2019).

Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (February 09, 2019).

Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (February 09, 2019).

Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (February 09, 2019)

Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (February 09, 2019).

Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Automart: car prices in Karachi

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (February 09, 2019).

Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (February 09, 2019).

Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (February 09, 2019).

Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar climbs
Currency

THE RUPEE: dollar climbs

The dollar has started riding over the rupee's weakness on the local money market on Saturday in the process of trading activity, dealers said. Commenting on rupee's performance against the dollar in the both inter-bank and open markets, some experts said
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar climbs
Currency

THE RUPEE: dollar climbs

The dollar has started riding over the rupee's weakness on the local money market on Saturday in the process of trading activity, dealers said. Commenting on rupee's performance against the dollar in the both inter-bank and open markets, some experts said
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Brazil farmers halt soya sales, China buys US supplies
Currency

Brazil farmers halt soya sales, China buys US supplies

Farmers have halted sales of Brazil's soyabeans as port premiums swooned, the real currency strengthened and a pause in a trade war prompted top importer China to purchase soya from the United States, growers and trading companies said.
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Outlook for domestic sugar supplies lifted

Outlook for domestic sugar supplies lifted

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Friday lifted its outlook for domestic sugar supplies in the 2018/19 crop year as cane production is set to increase.
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Nordzucker agrees to buy Australia's Mackay Sugar

Nordzucker agrees to buy Australia's Mackay Sugar

Germany's second largest sugar refiner Nordzucker said on Friday it had agreed to purchase 70 percent of Australia's Mackay Sugar Limited, giving it access to Australian and wider Southeast Asian markets. Nordzucker said in November it was in talks to buy
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Cardiff lead Premier League tributes to Sala

Cardiff lead Premier League tributes to Sala

Cardiff City led the Premier League's tributes to Emiliano Sala on Saturday in the first round of English top-flight matches since his death was confirmed earlier this week. An emotional week for Cardiff ended with a dramatic 2-1 win away to Southampton t
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Liverpool back on top as United go fourth

Liverpool back on top as United go fourth

Liverpool returned to winning ways and the top of the Premier League table while Manchester United climbed into fourth place on Saturday as English football paid tribute to the late Emiliano Sala. First-half goals from Sadio Mane and Georginio Wijnaldum a
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Shakib ruled out of New Zealand ODIs

Shakib ruled out of New Zealand ODIs

Bangladesh suffered a fresh injury blow ahead of next week's one-day international series against New Zealand Saturday, after the Bangladesh Cricket Board said all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan had been ruled out with a finger fracture.
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
CBOT corn futures slump

CBOT corn futures slump

Chicago Board of Trade corn futures slumped on Thursday on renewed concerns that the United States and China remain far apart in negotiations aimed at ending the trade war, traders said. CBOT March corn was down 3-1/2 cents at $3.76-1/2 per bushel. The co
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Indian rupee the 'whipping boy', but to dodge record low
Currency

Indian rupee the 'whipping boy', but to dodge record low

The Indian rupee is set to underperform against the dollar again this year, weighed down by uncertainty ahead of a national election in May, but is unlikely to retest life-time lows, a Reuters poll showed. After reversing some of the deep losses in the fi
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Canadian dollar rallies
Currency

Canadian dollar rallies

The Canadian dollar strengthened against the greenback on Friday as stronger-than-expected domestic jobs data helped the currency rebound from an earlier two-week low, but the loonie still lost ground for the week due to rising fears over global trade. Ca
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
S&P, Nasdaq rise as earnings offset trade fears

S&P, Nasdaq rise as earnings offset trade fears

The benchmark S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq edged upward to snap a two-day losing streak on Friday as positive corporate results offset lingering skepticism over the United States and China reaching a trade deal before the March 1 deadline. Shares of Coty
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Speculators trim net long dollar bets
Currency

Speculators trim net long dollar bets

Speculators pared back their net long bets on the dollar for a second straight week, according to calculations by Reuters and US Commodity Futures Trading Commission data released on Friday. The value of the net long dollar position was $28.25 billion in
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Dollar posts best week in six months, euro slips
Currency

Dollar posts best week in six months, euro slips

The dollar edged higher against a basket of currencies on Friday, ending its strongest week in six months, as traders piled into the greenback in a safe-haven move on worries about a weakening global economy. The euro hovered at a two-week low with suppor
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Prices of essential kitchen items decline

Prices of essential kitchen items decline

Prices of essential kitchen items witnessed a reduction during this week past as compared to preceding week, a survey conducted by Business Recorder revealed here on Saturday. The survey observed that prices of most of the vegetables, fruits and ch
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
KCCA calls for verification of Pakistan-China FTA through EDE

KCCA calls for verification of Pakistan-China FTA through EDE

Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) has requested Pakistan Customs to verify Pak-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA) through Electronic Data Exchange (EDE) instead of manual. This was disclosed in a circular issued on the other day saying that KCAA hel
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Business community urged to shun practice of hailing rulers

Business community urged to shun practice of hailing rulers

Chairman Businessmen Group (BMG) & Former President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI), Siraj Kassam Teli was of the opinion that politicians, bureaucrats or anyone else cannot be blamed but the business and industrial community was actually re
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
SFA fines marts, restaurant

SFA fines marts, restaurant

Sindh Food Authority (SFA) operation wing (Central) carried out inspection in various marts and a restaurant, here on Saturday. The SFA team imposed fine of Rs 30,000 on a big Mart that lack traceability record and medical certificates of employees. Expir
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Over 213 awarded degrees at Isra University convocation

Over 213 awarded degrees at Isra University convocation

As many as 214 students were awarded degrees in disciplines of Medical Sciences and Allied Medical Sciences at the Isra University convocation held at its Karachi Campus on Saturday. "Learning is a lifelong process that continues from cradle to grave," th
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan in hands of competent leadership: Sarwar

Pakistan in hands of competent leadership: Sarwar

Punjab Governor Mohammad Sarwar has said that Pakistan is in hands of honest and competent leadership and they will make her a true welfare and democratic state. He expressed these views while addressing a ceremony held by Pakistan Academy of Family Physi
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
'Karachi Biennale 2019' planned for October

'Karachi Biennale 2019' planned for October

Niilofur Farrukh, Managing Trustee of Karachi Biennale Trust, has said that the Karachi Biennale 2019 (KB19) will bring together innovation, excellence and criticality through a multiplicity of curatorial strategies to showcase artists from Pakistan to th
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
CNS holds meetings with visiting dignitaries

CNS holds meetings with visiting dignitaries

Chief of the Naval Staff (CONS) Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi held important meetings with different visiting dignitaries on Saturday, as various activities of Multinational Maritime Exercise AMAN 19 continued on the 2nd consecutive day.
Published 10 Feb, 2019 12:00am
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