News Archives for Print - 2019-04-14

US seeks $10 billion trade finance fund for Venezuela: Mnuchin

The United States is working with a group of countries to build a $10 billion fund to help Venezuela rebuild trade once a new government is in place, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Saturday. The United States has joined dozens of other countries i

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

US seeks $10 billion trade finance fund for Venezuela: Mnuchin

The United States is working with a group of countries to build a $10 billion fund to help Venezuela rebuild trade once a new government is in place, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Saturday. The United States has joined dozens of other countries i

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

US seeks $10 billion trade finance fund for Venezuela: Mnuchin

The United States is working with a group of countries to build a $10 billion fund to help Venezuela rebuild trade once a new government is in place, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Saturday. The United States has joined dozens of other countries i

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

PM to visit Iran on April 21

Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit Iran on April 21. Premier Khan is expected to meet Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Hassan Rouhani during his visit to Tehran. The purpose of the premier's visit is to fortify Pak-Iran relatio

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

PM to visit Iran on April 21

Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit Iran on April 21. Premier Khan is expected to meet Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Hassan Rouhani during his visit to Tehran. The purpose of the premier's visit is to fortify Pak-Iran relatio

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Negotiations only way to peace in Afghanistan: FM

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Saturday Pakistan believes that peaceful and negotiated settlement is only way forward in Afghanistan and urged all the parties to remain fully committed to peace process in the war-torn country. Foreign Minis

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Negotiations only way to peace in Afghanistan: FM

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Saturday Pakistan believes that peaceful and negotiated settlement is only way forward in Afghanistan and urged all the parties to remain fully committed to peace process in the war-torn country. Foreign Minis

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

IS claims Quetta fruit market bombing

Islamic State claimed responsibility for a suicide blast in Quetta on Friday that killed 20 people and left 48 more injured. The group released a photograph of the bomber along with his name on Saturday and said the attack targeted Shia Muslims. On Friday

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

IS claims Quetta fruit market bombing

Islamic State claimed responsibility for a suicide blast in Quetta on Friday that killed 20 people and left 48 more injured. The group released a photograph of the bomber along with his name on Saturday and said the attack targeted Shia Muslims. On Friday

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Shahbaz's wife Nusrat, daughters summoned by NAB

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is learnt to have summoned the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shahbaz Sharif's wife Nusrat Shahbaz and two daughters Rabia Sharif and Javeria Sharif. Shehbaz's wife has been summoned on April 17 whi

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Shahbaz's wife Nusrat, daughters summoned by NAB

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is learnt to have summoned the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shahbaz Sharif's wife Nusrat Shahbaz and two daughters Rabia Sharif and Javeria Sharif. Shehbaz's wife has been summoned on April 17 whi

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

NAB rejects claim of raid on house of Shahbaz's daughter

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) along with police has surrounded the house of Shahbaz Sharif's daughter, the spokesperson of PML-N Maryam Aurangzeb claimed on Saturday. Maryam expressed that NAB surrounded the house located in Model town's H bloc

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

NAB rejects claim of raid on house of Shahbaz's daughter

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) along with police has surrounded the house of Shahbaz Sharif's daughter, the spokesperson of PML-N Maryam Aurangzeb claimed on Saturday. Maryam expressed that NAB surrounded the house located in Model town's H bloc

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Zardari, Fazl discuss political situation

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday called on Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman to inquire after his health. The PPP leader was accompanied by senior party leaders including former Prime Minister Ra

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Zardari, Fazl discuss political situation

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday called on Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman to inquire after his health. The PPP leader was accompanied by senior party leaders including former Prime Minister Ra

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Cabinet gives go-ahead to winding-up of BESOS

The Cabinet has given the go ahead to wind up Benazir Employees Stock Option Scheme (BESOS) besides giving control of Rs 28 billion to Finance Division lying with Privatisation Commission, subject to the condition that in case there is any order by the ap

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Cabinet gives go-ahead to winding-up of BESOS

The Cabinet has given the go ahead to wind up Benazir Employees Stock Option Scheme (BESOS) besides giving control of Rs 28 billion to Finance Division lying with Privatisation Commission, subject to the condition that in case there is any order by the ap

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Cabinet gives go-ahead to winding-up of BESOS

The Cabinet has given the go ahead to wind up Benazir Employees Stock Option Scheme (BESOS) besides giving control of Rs 28 billion to Finance Division lying with Privatisation Commission, subject to the condition that in case there is any order by the ap

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

China denounces protectionism in swipe at US trade policy

Protectionism has harmed mutual trust among countries and limited the scope for multilateral cooperation, a vice governor of China's central bank said on Saturday, taking a swipe at the Trump administration's "America First" trade policies. Chen Yulu, a v

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

China denounces protectionism in swipe at US trade policy

Protectionism has harmed mutual trust among countries and limited the scope for multilateral cooperation, a vice governor of China's central bank said on Saturday, taking a swipe at the Trump administration's "America First" trade policies. Chen Yulu, a v

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

China denounces protectionism in swipe at US trade policy

Protectionism has harmed mutual trust among countries and limited the scope for multilateral cooperation, a vice governor of China''s central bank said on Saturday, taking a swipe at the Trump administration''s "America First" trade policies. Chen Yulu, a

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

US, China nearing 'concluding issues' in trade talks: Mnuchin

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Saturday that trade talks with China were nearing conclusion. Since January, shuttle diplomacy between Washington and Beijing to resolve their nine-month trade war has dragged on longer than officials had expected

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

US, China nearing 'concluding issues' in trade talks: Mnuchin

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Saturday that trade talks with China were nearing conclusion. Since January, shuttle diplomacy between Washington and Beijing to resolve their nine-month trade war has dragged on longer than officials had expected

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

US, China nearing ''concluding issues'' in trade talks: Mnuchin

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Saturday that trade talks with China were nearing conclusion. Since January, shuttle diplomacy between Washington and Beijing to resolve their nine-month trade war has dragged on longer than officials had expected

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Corporate entities: CDD requirements also apply to proxies: SECP

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has conveyed to the corporate sector that the individuals who are authorised to open and operate the accounts in case of corporate entities should also be subject to comprehensive customer due dili

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Corporate entities: CDD requirements also apply to proxies: SECP

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has conveyed to the corporate sector that the individuals who are authorised to open and operate the accounts in case of corporate entities should also be subject to comprehensive customer due dili

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Corporate entities: CDD requirements also apply to proxies: SECP

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has conveyed to the corporate sector that the individuals who are authorised to open and operate the accounts in case of corporate entities should also be subject to comprehensive customer due dili

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Horrific colonial massacre centenary marked

Britain's high commissioner to India laid a wreath on Saturday at commemorations for the 100th anniversary of the Amritsar massacre, one of the worst atrocities of colonial rule for which London is still to apologise. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, as it

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Horrific colonial massacre centenary marked

Britain's high commissioner to India laid a wreath on Saturday at commemorations for the 100th anniversary of the Amritsar massacre, one of the worst atrocities of colonial rule for which London is still to apologise. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, as it

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

New military council leader promises civilian government for Sudan

The new head of Sudan's military council said on Saturday a civilian government would be formed after consultations with the opposition and promised the transition period would last for a maximum of two years, as protesters kept up pressure for rapid chan

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

New military council leader promises civilian government for Sudan

The new head of Sudan's military council said on Saturday a civilian government would be formed after consultations with the opposition and promised the transition period would last for a maximum of two years, as protesters kept up pressure for rapid chan

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Provision of speedy, inexpensive justice: CJP regrets parliament's lack of cooperation

Judicial system seems not to be on the priority list of lawmakers as recommendations and amendments for improving the judicial policy have not been tabled in the Parliament, said Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khan Khosa. He was addressing a day-long national c

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Provision of speedy, inexpensive justice: CJP regrets parliament's lack of cooperation

Judicial system seems not to be on the priority list of lawmakers as recommendations and amendments for improving the judicial policy have not been tabled in the Parliament, said Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khan Khosa. He was addressing a day-long national c

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

India hopes to avoid US sanctions over Russian missile deal

India is hopeful it will avoid US sanctions over its purchase of Russia's S-400 missile system, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told AFP. New Delhi has been "heard and understood" by the US administration over its accord to buy the S-400 missile defen

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Hanif Abbasi released from camp jail

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Hanif Abbasi on Saturday released from Camp Jail upon submission of surety bonds and fulfillment of formalities. Abbasi's son and the PML-N workers received him upon his release from the jail amid slogans. Befor

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Hanif Abbasi released from camp jail

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Hanif Abbasi on Saturday released from Camp Jail upon submission of surety bonds and fulfillment of formalities. Abbasi's son and the PML-N workers received him upon his release from the jail amid slogans. Befor

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

MQM-P seeks federal government's intervention in Sindh

Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Saturday sought federal government's intervention in Sindh under article 149 of the constitution due to bad governance, corruption, murder of merit and injustices with the urban centers of the province. Dr Khal

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

MQM-P seeks federal government's intervention in Sindh

Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Saturday sought federal government's intervention in Sindh under article 149 of the constitution due to bad governance, corruption, murder of merit and injustices with the urban centers of the province. Dr Khal

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

North Korean leader open to third Trump summit: KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump both backed Saturday a possible third summit between the two nations. Kim said he would wait until the end of the year "for the US to make a courageous decision" on another meeting, state media

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

North Korean leader open to third Trump summit: KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump both backed Saturday a possible third summit between the two nations. Kim said he would wait until the end of the year "for the US to make a courageous decision" on another meeting, state media

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Modi allies in soup over threats to Indian voters

Two top members of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party including an estranged member of the Gandhi dynasty were in hot water Saturday for appearing to threaten people to vote for them in the ongoing mega-election. Indian politicians are often accused of

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Modi allies in soup over threats to Indian voters

Two top members of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party including an estranged member of the Gandhi dynasty were in hot water Saturday for appearing to threaten people to vote for them in the ongoing mega-election. Indian politicians are often accused of

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Man killed in new cow lynching in India

Indian police said Saturday one man was killed and three injured in an attack by a mob while they were skinning a dead ox, in the latest case of so-called cow lynching. The animal is revered by Hindus and according to Human Rights Watch, 44 people died in

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Man killed in new cow lynching in India

Indian police said Saturday one man was killed and three injured in an attack by a mob while they were skinning a dead ox, in the latest case of so-called cow lynching. The animal is revered by Hindus and according to Human Rights Watch, 44 people died in

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Mobile market: GSMA for 'significant' investment to drive expansion

Pakistan's mobile sector contributes around $1.8 billion (0.6 percent of the GDP) in terms of direct economic value, which is relatively low as compared to international benchmark, said GSM Association (commonly referred to as GSMA or Global System for Mo

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Mobile market: GSMA for 'significant' investment to drive expansion

Pakistan's mobile sector contributes around $1.8 billion (0.6 percent of the GDP) in terms of direct economic value, which is relatively low as compared to international benchmark, said GSM Association (commonly referred to as GSMA or Global System for Mo

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Mobile market: GSMA for ''significant'' investment to drive expansion

Pakistan''s mobile sector contributes around $1.8 billion (0.6 percent of the GDP) in terms of direct economic value, which is relatively low as compared to international benchmark, said GSM Association (commonly referred to as GSMA or Global System for M

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Fake accounts scam: Zardari submits replies to CIT questionnaire

Former President Asif Ali Zardari Saturday submitted replies of the questions asked by Combined Investigation Team (CIT) of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in the form of a questionnaire in connection with the fake bank accounts scam. Zardari and his

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Fake accounts scam: Zardari submits replies to CIT questionnaire

Former President Asif Ali Zardari Saturday submitted replies of the questions asked by Combined Investigation Team (CIT) of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in the form of a questionnaire in connection with the fake bank accounts scam. Zardari and his

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Trump questions why Democrats should get Mueller report

US President Donald Trump questioned Saturday whether Congressional Democrats should have access to a redacted version of the Mueller report that cleared him of conspiring to collude with Russia during the 2016 election. Attorney General Bill Barr has ind

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre

Those who do not own their past have no future. For us in South Asia, the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, also known as the Amritsar massacre, is one such event as a one hundred years ago South Asia was exactly the opposite of what it is today. Then the Muslim

Updated 15 Apr, 2019 07:03am

Military coup in Sudan

As if the Arab World is at the threshold of its second Arab Spring - after Algeria it is now buffeting the Republic of the Sudan. Strongman Omar al-Bashir, who ruled his poverty-ridden country for 30 years with an iron hand, was ousted this past Thursday,

Updated 15 Apr, 2019 07:02am

Currency

Falling for predictions

Numbers are deceptive and forecasts are dangerous in unpredictable scenarios. Back in 2008, when oil prices were racing over $100 per barrel, forecasts of big global houses were approaching $200/bbl, a few months down the road prices nosedived, and the sa

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Finland populists eye election upset as anti-immigrant feeling rises

In the remote, northern Finnish town of Oulu where he has lived for seven years, Syrian-born Jabo Waleed recently started feeling that some people's behaviour towards him was becoming less welcoming.

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Decades on, families of Lebanon's war missing see hope

As Lebanon marks 44 years since the start of its civil war on Saturday, families whose loved ones disappeared during the conflict hope they might finally get some answers.

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

PTI govt and IMF

It is quite right that the country has been facing balance of payment (BoP) crisis for quite sometime. The situation at present is more worrisome than before because the country's external sector is in woefully bad shape. Finance Minister Asad Umar's rema

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

IMF programme must to overcome economic crisis: Rashid

Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed Saturday said that the country's economy is passing through a difficult phase and the IMF program is necessary to overcome this crisis. "We are stuck in crises and it is a well-known fact that the IMF con

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Fawad demands Aleem's release on bail

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry said on Saturday there is an impression that former Punjab minister Aleem Khan is being punished for the offence he has not committed just because of opposition leaders' hue and cry over NAB

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Farmers advised to schedule irrigation plans for Rabi crops

The Met Office has asked the farmers to schedule irrigation plans for the Rabi crops, as a fresh rainy spell has just begun. It warned the farmers of a sizeable yield loss if weeds continued to grow, asking them to remove the unneeded foliages without any

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Mashal remembered on his 2nd death anniversary

The second death anniversary of Mashal Khan, who was student at Abdul Wali Khan University and was brutally murdered by angry mob observed on Saturday in Swabi. On the occasion, Mashal's family arranged Khatmul Quran at home and a gathering was held at Ma

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

KKF money laundering case: ATC directs FIA to submit reply on April 19

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Karachi resumed hearing of a case pertaining to money laundering through Khidmat-e-Khalq Foundation (KKF) on Saturday. The ATC judge expressed displeasure over the absence of a Federal Investigation Team (FIA) team, saying

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

KPT sets a new record of unloading phosphate

Chief Executive of Friends Corporation Stevedores (Pvt) Ltd, Muhammad Saleem Vohra has said that a new record of unloading 54,000 metric tons of rock phosphate has been made at East Warf of Karachi Port Trust from ship in just three days. Talking to the m

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

NAB hints at action against Fawad over his statement

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Former Justice Javed Iqbal Saturday took notice of Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry's statement over Aleem Khan's case and hinted at taking action against the minister.

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Pakistan armed forces fully capable to defeat any aggression: Alvi

President Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday said Pakistan armed forces are fully capable of deterring and defeating aggression across the complete spectrum of threat. "The recent stand off on our Eastern Front holds testimony to this very fact," the president told

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

New economic policy urged for balancing growth

Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), president Mian Zahid Hussain has emphasised that the new economic policy should be based on possible downturn and balancing growth and sustainability objectives while also putting more emphasis on refor

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

HU Earth Day event: government urged to introduce climate-friendly policies

Speakers at a symposium urged the government to take effective and concrete measures to protect rapidly-deteriorating environment in the country by introducing and implementing climate-friendly policies. The Earth Day symposium was organised by Habib Univ

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

'Pakistan can win global market by participating in Germany trade fairs'

Honorary Consul of Pakistan in Germany Matthias Theis has said that Pakistan could win global market by ensuring participation in trade fairs and exhibitions in Germany. He was speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry here on Saturday. LCCI

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

PRGMEA to hold IAF's 35th World Fashion Convention

The Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA) has announced to hold IAF's 35th World Fashion Convention from November 11 to 13, 2019 in Lahore in collaboration with the International Apparel Federation (IAF).

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Punjab P&D Board to acquire land for employees' houses

Punjab Planning & Development Board has decided to acquire land for construction of P&D employees' official housing residences to fulfill the basic demands of the P&D officials. In this connection, budgetary allocation would also be provided in upcoming A

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Hamza to appear before LHC on April 17

Leader of the opposition in Punjab Assembly Hamza Shahbaz will appear before Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday April 17 when his pre-arrest bail will expire. The LHC had restrained the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) from arresting him in a case p

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Government to facilitate foreign investors: Elahi

Acting Governor Punjab Ch Parvez Elahi has said that Prime Minister Imran Khan is working hard with good intention for bringing foreign investment in the country and the investors would be facilitated by all means. Speaking at a dinner hosted in honour of

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Cotton

'New textile policy to be announced before budget'

Chairman Task Force on Textile Policy Dr Salaman Shah said on Saturday that new textile policy will be announced before the budget 2019-20. Salman Shah said this while addressing a seminar on industrial and textile policies for growth under Punjab spatial

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Agricultural practices: need stressed for improving age-old irrigation methods

"Pakistan has fertile land and suitable climate for agriculture, but there is a need to improve agricultural practices, especially age-old irrigation methods, by promoting mechanization, which will help in lowering water consumption, labour cost and time

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Government to buy 149,000MT of wheat from Faisalabad

Punjab government has fixed the target to purchase 149,000 metric ton wheat from the district during the current wheat procurement campaign for which 11 procurement centers have been set up at different localities of the district.

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Nation being deceived in name of progress, prosperity: Siraj

Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Senator Sirajul Haq, has said that the nation had always been deceived in the name of progress and prosperity and the PTI's case was no different. He was addressing the participant s of the JI central workshop at Mansoora.

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

PPDWP okays four uplift projects

The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party approved four development schemes of various sectors with an estimated cost of Rs 5948.557 million. These schemes were approved in the 23rd meeting of Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) of current f

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Lahore receives light rain

Light rain in Lahore and its adjacent areas in on late Friday night turned the weather pleasant. Rain was also reported from other parts of Punjab including Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan, Bahawalpur, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Faisalabad and Rawalpindi divisions.

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

LG system not given rights under 18th Amendment: Naqvi

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Opposition Leader Sindh Assembly Firdous Shamim Naqvi Saturday said that 18th Amendment is not the Book of God, we will amend it. Local Government has not been given rights through 18th Amendment.

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

EcoSikh to launch 'Guru Nanak Sacred Forest' campaign

A US-based organisation EcoSikh will launch its first-ever afforestation campaign titled 'Guru Nanak Sacred Forest' in Pakistan from tomorrow (Monday). The campaign named after Sikhism founder Baba Guru Nanak will be launched at Punjabi Language Research

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

PDA DG inspects ongoing work on BRT Project

Director General of Peshawar Development Authority (PDA) Engineer Mohammad Aziz on Saturday inspected ongoing work on the Peshawar Bus Transit Project. Through a press statement issued here by PDA office, the DG was briefed after taking charge of his offi

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Cotton

Sindh government urged to introduce mega schemes on biosaline agriculture

While highlighting the importance of biosaline agriculture, elected representatives, irrigation and agriculture experts, civil society organizations and coal mining companies on Saturday urged the Sindh government to introduce mega schemes on biosaline ag

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Fight against terrorism: UN expresses solidarity with Pakistan

The United Nations has expressed its full solidarity with the government of Pakistan in its fight against terrorism and violent extremism. In a statement, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the two attacks in Balochistan on Friday in

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

US serviceman, Japanese woman found dead in Okinawa

A US serviceman and a Japanese woman were found dead at an apartment in Okinawa on Saturday, police said, with the man reportedly suspected of killing the woman before taking his own life. The 32-year-old soldier and the 44-year-old woman, were found blee

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

At least three die in Somali auto-rickshaw protest

At least three protesters died in Mogadishu when hundreds of auto-rickshaw taxi drivers took to the streets Saturday after an officer shot and killed a driver. The protest erupted shortly after police forces allegedly opened fire, killing one driver and a

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Pompeo praises Paraguay's return to democracy in rare visit

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held talks Saturday with Paraguay's President Mario Abdo Benitez as part of a four-nation tour of Latin American allies focusing heavily on Venezuela and countering China's economic reach. Pompeo - the first US secretary

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Ex-Venezuelan general detained in Spain on US warrant

Former Venezuelan general Hugo Carvajal, head of military intelligence under Hugo Chavez, was held in temporary detention Saturday while Spain waits for a formal US extradition request on charges of cocaine trafficking, judicial sources said.

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Skyrocketing drug prices: AGP directed to conduct special audit of Drap

Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Aamer Mehmood Kiani on Saturday directed Auditor General of Pakistan to conduct special audit of the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) to control the prices of medicines.

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Carjacking cases on the rise in Capital

Over 10 cases of various kinds of crimes, including robbery, dacoity and snatching at gunpoint, and seven cases of car lifting were reported to various police stations during the last week in spite of police's tall claims of strengthening security arrange

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Minister vows to introduce uniform education system

Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Noorul Haq Qadri has said the incumbent PTI led government is striving hard to introduce uniform education system in the country. He was addressing to Seerat-Un-Nabi talent test awarding ceremony held in Landi Kotal

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Hazarganji blast: sit-in continued at Quetta's Western Bypass

Members of the Hazara community on Saturday continued staging a sit-in at Quetta's Western Bypass now to demand better security measures following a blast in Hazarganji market. At least 20 people were killed and scores injured in a blast believed to be ta

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Balochistan's terrorist attacks: outlawed TTP remains a threat to Pakistan

The two terrorist attacks, against Hazara community in Quetta and a convey of Frontier Corps (FC) in Chaman on Friday indicate that the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) remains a threat, with its sleeper cells believed to be active in restive Balochistan.

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Drive to make country 'Clean & Green' under way successfully: Murad

Federal Minister for Communications and Postal Services Murad Saeed has said that countrywide Clean and Green Pakistan drive is moving forward at a rapid pace, which aptly reflects vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan. Ministry of Communications and Nation

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Two Kashmiri youth martyred in IoK

In occupied Kashmir, Indian troops in their fresh act of state terrorism martyred two Kashmiri youth in Shopian district, today. According to Kashmir Media Service, the troops martyred the youth identified as Shahjahan Mir and Abid Hussain Wagay during a

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Rapidly decreasing forests badly affecting environment: Suri

Deputy Speaker National Assembly Qasim Khan Suri has said that forests are decreasing rapidly in the country, which is badly affecting the environment. "We have to pay attention to tree plantation for better future of coming generations," the deputy speak

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Prices of essential kitchen items continue to rise

Prices of the essential kitchen items witnessed an increase during this week past as compared to preceding week, a survey conducted by Business Recorder revealed here on Saturday. The survey observed that prices of essential kitchen items, crockery

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Abbas loyalists dominate new Palestinian government

Incoming Palestinian prime minister Mohammad Shtayyeh announced his new cabinet Saturday alongside president Mahmud Abbas. Several key positions were unchanged from the previous administration of Rami Hamdallah. Analysts say the change of government was m

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Thousands protest against Serbian President Vucic

Thousands of people on Saturday rallied in Belgrade against President Aleksandar Vucic who they accuse of authoritarianism and muzzling the media. Police put the number of demonstrators at 7,500, while the opposition estimated tens of thousands had turned

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

MPs urge UK to cooperate with Sweden in Assange case

More than 70 British lawmakers have urged their government to prioritise any extradition bid Sweden might make for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who is also wanted in the United States. Assange was arrested on Thursday at Ecuador's London embassy on a

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Demonstrator dies during Togo protest

A demonstrator died Saturday in Bafilo, northern Togo, during an opposition rally for presidential term limits, the minister for security told AFP. "A group of youths were marching towards the centre of the town when they were dispersed" by security force

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

London police fire shots after vehicle rams Ukraine embassy car

Police opened fire outside Ukraine's embassy in London on Saturday after a vehicle rammed into the ambassador's parked car and then drove at officers called to the scene. No diplomatic staff were injured in the incident and nor was the suspect, a man in h

Published 14 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 31	279.03
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 31	278.88
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 31	155.19
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 31	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 31	1.24
Euro to USD / Jan 31	1.04

Stock	Volume
Hang Seng / Jan 30	20,225.11
S&P 500 / Jan 31	6,040.53
India Sensex / Jan 31	77,500.57
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 31	39,572.49
Nasdaq / Jan 31	19,627.44
FTSE 100 / Jan 31	8,673.96
Dow Jones / Jan 31	44,544.66
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 31	21,732.05

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 31	72.53
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 31	18,285
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 31	250,171
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 31	2,798.41
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 31	65.88
Petrol/Litre / Feb 2	256.13

Stock	Price
Kohinoor Ind. / Jan 31 Kohinoor Industries Limited(KOIL)	10.21 ▲ 1 (10.86%)
IGI Life Ins / Jan 31 IGI Life Insurance Limited(IGIL)	15.13 ▲ 1.38 (10.04%)
Sana Ind / Jan 31 Sana Industries Limited(SNAI)	28.77 ▲ 2.62 (10.02%)
Tariq Corporation / Jan 31 Tariq Corporation Limited(TCORP)	16.91 ▲ 1.54 (10.02%)
I.C.C. Ind. / Jan 31 ICC Industries Limited(ICCI)	15.72 ▲ 1.43 (10.01%)
Redco Textile / Jan 31 Redco Textiles Limited(REDCO)	24.17 ▲ 2.2 (10.01%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Jan 31 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	53.74 ▲ 4.89 (10.01%)
Pak Leather / Jan 31 Pak Leather Crafts Limited(PAKL)	32.63 ▲ 2.97 (10.01%)
Dandot Cement / Jan 31 Dandot Cement Company Limited(DNCC)	16.48 ▲ 1.5 (10.01%)

Stock	Price
Blue-Ex Ltd / Jan 31 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	54.86 ▼ -6.1 (-10.01%)
D.M. Textile / Jan 31 D.M. Textile Mills Limited(DMTX)	63 ▼ -7 (-10%)
First Imrooz Mod. / Jan 31 First Imrooz Modaraba(FIMM)	189 ▼ -21 (-10%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Jan 31 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	10.41 ▼ -1.15 (-9.95%)
National Silk / Jan 31 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	40.84 ▼ -4.51 (-9.94%)
Sec. Inv. Bank / Jan 31 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	7.83 ▼ -0.76 (-8.85%)
Shahtaj Sugar / Jan 31 Shahtaj Sugar Mills Limited(SHJS)	109.56 ▼ -10.44 (-8.7%)
Kohinoor Mills / Jan 31 Kohinoor Mills Limited(KML)	31.05 ▼ -2.9 (-8.54%)
F.Credit & Inv / Jan 31 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	7.28 ▼ -0.66 (-8.31%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Jan 31 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	66,672,997 ▲ 0.14
Sui South Gas / Jan 31 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	48,364,956 ▼ -1.33
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 31 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	36,344,486 ▼ -0.06
Waves Home Appliances / Jan 31 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	33,226,540 ▼ -0.77
Bank Makramah / Jan 31 Bank Makramah Limited(BML)	31,509,642 ▲ 0.04
B.O.Punjab / Jan 31 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	17,873,860 ▲ 0.2
K-Electric Ltd. / Jan 31 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	16,969,744 ▼ -0.07
Pak Refinery / Jan 31 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,492,313 ▼ -0.57
Treet Battery / Jan 31 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	15,390,342 ▲ 1.07

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