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Print - 2019-05-16
Israeli accused of spitting at Polish ambassador

Israeli accused of spitting at Polish ambassador

A 65-year-old Israeli man has been arrested for allegedly spitting at the Polish ambassador, police said Wednesday, adding to tensions between the two countries. Israel's envoy to Poland Anna Azari was summoned to the Polish foreign ministry in Warsaw ove
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
FM's absence from meeting irks NA body

FM's absence from meeting irks NA body

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs Wednesday expressed displeasure over the absence of Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood from the meeting, while members of the opposition parties walked out
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
China's steel futures hit five-week low
Exchange

China's steel futures hit five-week low

Chinese steel futures slumped to their lowest in more than five weeks on Tuesday as worries persist about demand amid heightened US-Sino trade tensions, even as the two sides expressed optimism in resolving their dispute.
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
Sindh police sign MoUs with educational institutions

Sindh police sign MoUs with educational institutions

The Sindh Police has initiated steps to provide quality education for the children of in-service and martyred police officials at different institutions either free of cost or on a 50 percent fee discount here in the metropolis.
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
Activities at Karachi and Qasim ports

Activities at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 176,217 tonnes of cargo comprising 130,435 tonnes of import cargo and 45,782 tonnes of export cargo including 9,338 loaded and empty containers during the last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Wednesday.
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
Justice Muhammad Noor takes oath as FSC CJ

Justice Muhammad Noor takes oath as FSC CJ

Justice Gulzar Ahmed, acting Chief Justice of Pakistan on Wednesday administered the oath of office to Justice Muhammad Noor Meskanzai, former Chief Justice of High Court of Balochistan, as Chief Justice Federal Shariat Court at Supreme Court of Pakistan
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
Sherpa completes record 23rd Everest climb

Sherpa completes record 23rd Everest climb

For the hardy few, climbing Everest is a bucket-list feat of endurance, danger and wonder. But Kami Rita Sherpa's 23rd record summit of the world's highest peak on Wednesday was just another day at work.
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
NA speaker for special package for agriculture sector in budget

NA speaker for special package for agriculture sector in budget

The government will be requested to announce a special package for agriculture sector in budget for the next fiscal year to help small farmers and improve the agriculture output, speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser stated on Wednesday.
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
Activities at Karachi and Qasim ports

Activities at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 176,217 tonnes of cargo comprising 130,435 tonnes of import cargo and 45,782 tonnes of export cargo including 9,338 loaded and empty containers during the last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Wednesday.
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
Hearing in reference against Dar adjourned till May 22

Hearing in reference against Dar adjourned till May 22

The Accountability Court resumed hearing in a reference pertaining to assets beyond means case filed against former Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday. Accountability Court Judge Justice Mohammad Bashir heard the case against the former finance minis
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
Sindh police sign MoUs with educational institutions

Sindh police sign MoUs with educational institutions

The Sindh Police has initiated steps to provide quality education for the children of in-service and martyred police officials at different institutions either free of cost or on a 50 percent fee discount here in the metropolis.
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
Justice Muhammad Noor takes oath as FSC CJ

Justice Muhammad Noor takes oath as FSC CJ

Justice Gulzar Ahmed, acting Chief Justice of Pakistan on Wednesday administered the oath of office to Justice Muhammad Noor Meskanzai, former Chief Justice of High Court of Balochistan, as Chief Justice Federal Shariat Court at Supreme Court of Pakistan
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
CBOT soyabean futures up on short-covering

CBOT soyabean futures up on short-covering

US soyabean futures bounced up more than 3.6% on Tuesday, after plunging to a decade low a day earlier, as planting delays in the Midwest crop belt and optimistic comments from the White House over the future of US-China trade talks sparked a round of sho
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
Assets beyond means case: NAB okays reference against Sindh PA speaker

Assets beyond means case: NAB okays reference against Sindh PA speaker

The National Accountability Bureau's (NAB) Executive Board on Wednesday approved reference against Speaker Sindh Assembly Agha Siraj Durrani in the assets beyond means case. The Executive Board meeting was chaired by Chairman NAB former Justice Javed Iqba
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
Russia not 'fire brigade' to save Iran deal: Putin
Exchange

Russia not 'fire brigade' to save Iran deal: Putin

President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said Moscow was sorry to see Iran's nuclear deal falling apart but stressed Russia was not "a fire brigade" to "rescue everything." Tensions have sharply escalated between arch-rivals Washington and Tehran since US Pr
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
Hearing in reference against Dar adjourned till May 22

Hearing in reference against Dar adjourned till May 22

The Accountability Court resumed hearing in a reference pertaining to assets beyond means case filed against former Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday. Accountability Court Judge Justice Mohammad Bashir heard the case against the former finance minis
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
CBOT soyabean futures up on short-covering

CBOT soyabean futures up on short-covering

US soyabean futures bounced up more than 3.6% on Tuesday, after plunging to a decade low a day earlier, as planting delays in the Midwest crop belt and optimistic comments from the White House over the future of US-China trade talks sparked a round of sho
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
Israeli accused of spitting at Polish ambassador

Israeli accused of spitting at Polish ambassador

A 65-year-old Israeli man has been arrested for allegedly spitting at the Polish ambassador, police said Wednesday, adding to tensions between the two countries. Israel's envoy to Poland Anna Azari was summoned to the Polish foreign ministry in Warsaw ove
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
Buzdar vows to make Faisalabad lush green

Buzdar vows to make Faisalabad lush green

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar was satisfied with the smooth functioning of local administration during his sudden and surprise visit to Faisalabad here on Tuesday.
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
US navy chief does not want China tensions to 'boil over'

US navy chief does not want China tensions to 'boil over'

The US navy chief said Wednesday he did not want maritime tensions with China to "boil over", a week after Washington's latest challenge to Beijing's territorial claims in contested waters. Beijing said last week two American warships sailed near disputed
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
Justice Muhammad Noor takes oath as FSC CJ

Justice Muhammad Noor takes oath as FSC CJ

Justice Gulzar Ahmed, acting Chief Justice of Pakistan on Wednesday administered the oath of office to Justice Muhammad Noor Meskanzai, former Chief Justice of High Court of Balochistan, as Chief Justice Federal Shariat Court at Supreme Court of Pakistan
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
Israeli accused of spitting at Polish ambassador

Israeli accused of spitting at Polish ambassador

A 65-year-old Israeli man has been arrested for allegedly spitting at the Polish ambassador, police said Wednesday, adding to tensions between the two countries. Israel's envoy to Poland Anna Azari was summoned to the Polish foreign ministry in Warsaw ove
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
Assets beyond means case: NAB okays reference against Sindh PA speaker

Assets beyond means case: NAB okays reference against Sindh PA speaker

The National Accountability Bureau's (NAB) Executive Board on Wednesday approved reference against Speaker Sindh Assembly Agha Siraj Durrani in the assets beyond means case. The Executive Board meeting was chaired by Chairman NAB former Justice Javed Iqba
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
Sherpa completes record 23rd Everest climb

Sherpa completes record 23rd Everest climb

For the hardy few, climbing Everest is a bucket-list feat of endurance, danger and wonder. But Kami Rita Sherpa's 23rd record summit of the world's highest peak on Wednesday was just another day at work.
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
Global moot on 'Gender work and society' held at LUMS

Global moot on 'Gender work and society' held at LUMS

The Social Enterprise Development Centre (SEDC) at the Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB), Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) organized the 2nd International Conference on Gender Work and Society (ICGWS) titled "Gender, work and leaders
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
Nationwide student strike begins in Brazil over budget cuts

Nationwide student strike begins in Brazil over budget cuts

Students and teachers from hundreds of universities and colleges across Brazil began a nationwide demonstration on Wednesday in "defense of education" following a raft of budget cuts announced by President Jair Bolsonaro's government.
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
Sherpa completes record 23rd Everest climb

Sherpa completes record 23rd Everest climb

For the hardy few, climbing Everest is a bucket-list feat of endurance, danger and wonder. But Kami Rita Sherpa's 23rd record summit of the world's highest peak on Wednesday was just another day at work.
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
Buzdar vows to make Faisalabad lush green

Buzdar vows to make Faisalabad lush green

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar was satisfied with the smooth functioning of local administration during his sudden and surprise visit to Faisalabad here on Tuesday.
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
PTI hands over country to IMF, says Zardari

PTI hands over country to IMF, says Zardari

Pakistan Peoples Party co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari has said those who vowed to prefer suicide over seeking loan from IMF, have handed over the whole country to them.
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
US births fall to lowest level in 32 years

US births fall to lowest level in 32 years

The number of births in the US fell once again in 2018, reaching the lowest level in more than three decades, according to government statistics published Wednesday. Births have fallen in 10 of the last 11 years since last peaking in 2007, before the Grea
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
Assets beyond means case: NAB okays reference against Sindh PA speaker

Assets beyond means case: NAB okays reference against Sindh PA speaker

The National Accountability Bureau's (NAB) Executive Board on Wednesday approved reference against Speaker Sindh Assembly Agha Siraj Durrani in the assets beyond means case. The Executive Board meeting was chaired by Chairman NAB former Justice Javed Iqba
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
Global moot on 'Gender work and society' held at LUMS

Global moot on 'Gender work and society' held at LUMS

The Social Enterprise Development Centre (SEDC) at the Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB), Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) organized the 2nd International Conference on Gender Work and Society (ICGWS) titled "Gender, work and leaders
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 15, 2019).

Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
Russia not 'fire brigade' to save Iran deal: Putin
Exchange

Russia not 'fire brigade' to save Iran deal: Putin

President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said Moscow was sorry to see Iran's nuclear deal falling apart but stressed Russia was not "a fire brigade" to "rescue everything." Tensions have sharply escalated between arch-rivals Washington and Tehran since US Pr
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
IST catering to needs of Sialkot's surgical industry

IST catering to needs of Sialkot's surgical industry

Institute of Surgical Technology successfully functioning and catering the need of surgical industry of Sialkot. The major objective of the establishment of Institute of Surgical Technology (IST) was to provide skilled work force in different surgical ins
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
After rebel pullback, Yemen at a crossroads: UN envoy

After rebel pullback, Yemen at a crossroads: UN envoy

The UN envoy for Yemen warned Wednesday that despite a rebel withdrawal from key ports, the country still faced the threat of a resumption of all-out war. "Despite the significance of the last few days, Yemen remains at the crossroads between war and peac
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
Buzdar vows to make Faisalabad lush green

Buzdar vows to make Faisalabad lush green

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar was satisfied with the smooth functioning of local administration during his sudden and surprise visit to Faisalabad here on Tuesday.
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
Russia not 'fire brigade' to save Iran deal: Putin
Exchange

Russia not 'fire brigade' to save Iran deal: Putin

President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said Moscow was sorry to see Iran's nuclear deal falling apart but stressed Russia was not "a fire brigade" to "rescue everything." Tensions have sharply escalated between arch-rivals Washington and Tehran since US Pr
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
PTI hands over country to IMF, says Zardari

PTI hands over country to IMF, says Zardari

Pakistan Peoples Party co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari has said those who vowed to prefer suicide over seeking loan from IMF, have handed over the whole country to them.
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 15, 2019).

Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
US navy chief does not want China tensions to 'boil over'

US navy chief does not want China tensions to 'boil over'

The US navy chief said Wednesday he did not want maritime tensions with China to "boil over", a week after Washington's latest challenge to Beijing's territorial claims in contested waters. Beijing said last week two American warships sailed near disputed
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
NDRMF to finance NDMA's project for MHVRA & PRCS

NDRMF to finance NDMA's project for MHVRA & PRCS

The National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF) will fund Rs 349.5 million to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) for project of Multi Hazard Vulnerability Risk Assessment and Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) for their Project titled: "Fr
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
British PM eyes final Brexit battle in June

British PM eyes final Brexit battle in June

Theresa May has set the stage for a fourth showdown with parliament over her EU withdrawal deal next month, which could also be her last act as Britain's prime minister. After talks with opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn on Tuesday evening, May annou
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
Global moot on 'Gender work and society' held at LUMS

Global moot on 'Gender work and society' held at LUMS

The Social Enterprise Development Centre (SEDC) at the Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB), Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) organized the 2nd International Conference on Gender Work and Society (ICGWS) titled "Gender, work and leaders
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
US navy chief does not want China tensions to 'boil over'

US navy chief does not want China tensions to 'boil over'

The US navy chief said Wednesday he did not want maritime tensions with China to "boil over", a week after Washington's latest challenge to Beijing's territorial claims in contested waters. Beijing said last week two American warships sailed near disputed
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
IST catering to needs of Sialkot's surgical industry

IST catering to needs of Sialkot's surgical industry

Institute of Surgical Technology successfully functioning and catering the need of surgical industry of Sialkot. The major objective of the establishment of Institute of Surgical Technology (IST) was to provide skilled work force in different surgical ins
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 15, 2019).

Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
Nationwide student strike begins in Brazil over budget cuts

Nationwide student strike begins in Brazil over budget cuts

Students and teachers from hundreds of universities and colleges across Brazil began a nationwide demonstration on Wednesday in "defense of education" following a raft of budget cuts announced by President Jair Bolsonaro's government.
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
Profound ME situation

Profound ME situation

That the situation in the Middle East is profoundly tense is a fact. Anything could happen anytime in a region which is largely plagued by political unrest, civil war and other problems. It was on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia said armed drones struck two oil
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
Chinese probe reveals secrets of Moon's dark side

Chinese probe reveals secrets of Moon's dark side

Scientists on Wednesday said they could be a step closer to solving the riddle behind the Moon's formation, unveiling the most detailed survey yet of the far side of Earth's satellite. In January, the Chinese spacecraft Chang'e-4 - named after the moon go
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
PTI hands over country to IMF, says Zardari

PTI hands over country to IMF, says Zardari

Pakistan Peoples Party co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari has said those who vowed to prefer suicide over seeking loan from IMF, have handed over the whole country to them.
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 15, 2019).

Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
Nationwide student strike begins in Brazil over budget cuts

Nationwide student strike begins in Brazil over budget cuts

Students and teachers from hundreds of universities and colleges across Brazil began a nationwide demonstration on Wednesday in "defense of education" following a raft of budget cuts announced by President Jair Bolsonaro's government.
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
NDRMF to finance NDMA's project for MHVRA & PRCS

NDRMF to finance NDMA's project for MHVRA & PRCS

The National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF) will fund Rs 349.5 million to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) for project of Multi Hazard Vulnerability Risk Assessment and Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) for their Project titled: "Fr
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
US births fall to lowest level in 32 years

US births fall to lowest level in 32 years

The number of births in the US fell once again in 2018, reaching the lowest level in more than three decades, according to government statistics published Wednesday. Births have fallen in 10 of the last 11 years since last peaking in 2007, before the Grea
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
IK's political brand is evolving

IK's political brand is evolving

Branding has become the most important discipline - outdistancing accounting, engineering, human resources, etc. In the 1950s, the US corporations realized that without proper branding they could not survive. In 2014, Coca Cola was still the most valuable
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
Venezuelan opposition lawmakers allowed into parliament

Venezuelan opposition lawmakers allowed into parliament

Lawmakers entered parliament on Wednesday, a day after opposition leader Juan Guaido accused Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro's government of trying to "gag" the legislature after it was blocked by security forces.
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
IST catering to needs of Sialkot's surgical industry

IST catering to needs of Sialkot's surgical industry

Institute of Surgical Technology successfully functioning and catering the need of surgical industry of Sialkot. The major objective of the establishment of Institute of Surgical Technology (IST) was to provide skilled work force in different surgical ins
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 15, 2019).

Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
US births fall to lowest level in 32 years

US births fall to lowest level in 32 years

The number of births in the US fell once again in 2018, reaching the lowest level in more than three decades, according to government statistics published Wednesday. Births have fallen in 10 of the last 11 years since last peaking in 2007, before the Grea
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
Profound ME situation

Profound ME situation

That the situation in the Middle East is profoundly tense is a fact. Anything could happen anytime in a region which is largely plagued by political unrest, civil war and other problems. It was on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia said armed drones struck two oil
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
After rebel pullback, Yemen at a crossroads: UN envoy

After rebel pullback, Yemen at a crossroads: UN envoy

The UN envoy for Yemen warned Wednesday that despite a rebel withdrawal from key ports, the country still faced the threat of a resumption of all-out war. "Despite the significance of the last few days, Yemen remains at the crossroads between war and peac
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 15, 2019).

Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
China blocks all language editions of Wikipedia

China blocks all language editions of Wikipedia

Beijing has broadened its block of online encyclopedia Wikipedia to include all language editions, an internet censorship research group reported just weeks ahead of China's most politically explosive anniversary. According to a report by the Open Observa
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
NDRMF to finance NDMA's project for MHVRA & PRCS

NDRMF to finance NDMA's project for MHVRA & PRCS

The National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF) will fund Rs 349.5 million to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) for project of Multi Hazard Vulnerability Risk Assessment and Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) for their Project titled: "Fr
Published 16 May, 2019 12:00am
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