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Print - 2019-06-03
Federal cabinet meets today

Federal cabinet meets today

Prime Minister Imran Khan has summoned a meeting of the federal cabinet today (Monday) in Islamabad. According to details, the meeting will be held at the PM's office to discuss an overall political and economic situation of the country. The cabinet will
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Health tax on cigarettes may encourage smuggling and illicit trade

Health tax on cigarettes may encourage smuggling and illicit trade

The government's tax policy to simultaneously increase Federal Excise Duty (FED) and impose Health Tax on cigarettes would increase the incidence of taxes to record level on tobacco sector, increasing smuggling as well as illicit trade of cigarettes in 20
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Another child tested positive for poliovirus in KP

Another child tested positive for poliovirus in KP

Another polio case has surfaced in Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after which the tally in the country has reached 21. According to the details, an eleven-month-old child has been tested positive for polio-virus in Bannu, making it the eleventh case
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Low-cost housing scheme announced for capital's Mauve areas

Low-cost housing scheme announced for capital's Mauve areas

The government has announced a low-cost housing scheme which will be built in Mauve Areas of the federal capital, sources revealed. The sources revealed to Business Recorder that Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme has been proposed to be built on the lan
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
PBIF terms amnesty scheme an effort to expand documented economy

PBIF terms amnesty scheme an effort to expand documented economy

President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), Mian Zahid Hussain has said amnesty scheme is an effort to expand the documented economy. The scheme has been launched to improve the tax system, increase tax net, and reduce the size of the u
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Six bakeries sealed in KP

Six bakeries sealed in KP

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Authority has launched a crackdown against low quality, unhygienic sweets, sealed six bakery outlets and production units in Peshawar. According to the details, while leading KP Food authority's night squad, Director General Riaz K
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Buzdar seeks report

Buzdar seeks report

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has taken notice of dead body of a seven-year-old girl found in Multan and sought a report from the RPO.
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Five killed in road mishap

Five killed in road mishap

At least five people were killed and 10 others injured as a Muzaffar Garh bound passenger coach overturned in its bid to avoid an accident with a rickshaw here in the district on Sunday. According to rescue sources, the accident took place because of over
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Call for initiating strict action against wheat hoarders

Call for initiating strict action against wheat hoarders

A serious wheat crisis is looming in the country as massive hoarding of the essential commodity has started owing to lower crop output. Leading commodity exporter and Advisor to Ministry of Maritime Affairs Mahmood Moulvi has warned that wheat prices are
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
PM's Office, law ministry say foreign assets detected, action taken

PM's Office, law ministry say foreign assets detected, action taken

There was a dire need to put into place an effective mechanism whereby foreign assets of Pakistanis were detected and an action taken strictly in accordance with law. In consequence of the afore-stated and also in view of the public demand so as to bring
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
PM's Office, law ministry say foreign assets detected, action taken

PM's Office, law ministry say foreign assets detected, action taken

There was a dire need to put into place an effective mechanism whereby foreign assets of Pakistanis were detected and an action taken strictly in accordance with law. In consequence of the afore-stated and also in view of the public demand so as to bring
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan for political resolution of Afghan conflict

Pakistan for political resolution of Afghan conflict

Pakistan urged all the warring groups in Afghanistan to move towards political resolution of the Afghan conflict with a view to restore peace in the war-torn country. US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad arrived here o
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan for political resolution of Afghan conflict

Pakistan for political resolution of Afghan conflict

Pakistan urged all the warring groups in Afghanistan to move towards political resolution of the Afghan conflict with a view to restore peace in the war-torn country. US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad arrived here o
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Government plans to abolish sales tax special procedure rules
Cotton

Government plans to abolish sales tax special procedure rules

The government is planning to abolish sales tax special procedures rules and special tax treatments applicable on commercial importers, jewellers and wholesalers-cum-retailers, oil marketing companies (OMCs), chains of wholesale-cum-retail outlets, sector
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Government plans to abolish sales tax special procedure rules
Cotton

Government plans to abolish sales tax special procedure rules

The government is planning to abolish sales tax special procedures rules and special tax treatments applicable on commercial importers, jewellers and wholesalers-cum-retailers, oil marketing companies (OMCs), chains of wholesale-cum-retail outlets, sector
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Government plans to abolish sales tax special procedure rules
Cotton

Government plans to abolish sales tax special procedure rules

The government is planning to abolish sales tax special procedures rules and special tax treatments applicable on commercial importers, jewellers and wholesalers-cum-retailers, oil marketing companies (OMCs), chains of wholesale-cum-retail outlets, sector
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Businesspeople meet PM ahead of FY20 budget

Businesspeople meet PM ahead of FY20 budget

Prime Min-ister Imran Khan Sunday urged the business community of Pakistan to play their effective role for country''s economic development. In a meeting with a delegation of the renowned industrialists and businessmen, the prime minister said the governm
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Businesspeople meet PM ahead of FY20 budget

Businesspeople meet PM ahead of FY20 budget

Prime Min-ister Imran Khan Sunday urged the business community of Pakistan to play their effective role for country's economic development. In a meeting with a delegation of the renowned industrialists and businessmen, the prime minister said the governme
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Businesspeople meet PM ahead of FY20 budget

Businesspeople meet PM ahead of FY20 budget

Prime Min-ister Imran Khan Sunday urged the business community of Pakistan to play their effective role for country's economic development. In a meeting with a delegation of the renowned industrialists and businessmen, the prime minister said the governme
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Futures spread up by 4606bps

Futures spread up by 4606bps

The futures spread increased by 4606bps to 8.94 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading activities on the futures counter improved significantly as average daily volumes increased by 144.6 percent to 128.80 million shares. Average daily trad
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Futures spread up by 4606bps

Futures spread up by 4606bps

The futures spread increased by 4606bps to 8.94 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading activities on the futures counter improved significantly as average daily volumes increased by 144.6 percent to 128.80 million shares. Average daily trad
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Support fund revives investors'' interest
Exchange

Support fund revives investors'' interest

Expectations over early availability of the market support fund invited fresh buying at Pakistan Stock Exchange during the outgoing week ended on May 30, 2019. BRIndex100 gained 18.75 points on week-on-week basis to close at 3,777.51 points. Average daily
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Support fund revives investors' interest
Exchange

Support fund revives investors' interest

Expectations over early availability of the market support fund invited fresh buying at Pakistan Stock Exchange during the outgoing week ended on May 30, 2019. BRIndex100 gained 18.75 points on week-on-week basis to close at 3,777.51 points. Average daily
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Support fund revives investors' interest
Exchange

Support fund revives investors' interest

Expectations over early availability of the market support fund invited fresh buying at Pakistan Stock Exchange during the outgoing week ended on May 30, 2019. BRIndex100 gained 18.75 points on week-on-week basis to close at 3,777.51 points. Average daily
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Global airline body warns of US-China trade war spillover

Global airline body warns of US-China trade war spillover

The intensifying US-China trade war and rising fuel prices will continue to bog down airline profits this year, the International Air Transport Association said Sunday. The warning came at the annual meeting of global airlines in Seoul, where it was revea
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Global airline body warns of US-China trade war spillover

Global airline body warns of US-China trade war spillover

The intensifying US-China trade war and rising fuel prices will continue to bog down airline profits this year, the International Air Transport Association said Sunday. The warning came at the annual meeting of global airlines in Seoul, where it was revea
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Global airline body warns of US-China trade war spillover

Global airline body warns of US-China trade war spillover

The intensifying US-China trade war and rising fuel prices will continue to bog down airline profits this year, the International Air Transport Association said Sunday. The warning came at the annual meeting of global airlines in Seoul, where it was revea
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
THE RUPEE: improvement against $
Currency

THE RUPEE: improvement against $

The rupee improved against the dollar on easy supply of the US currency on the money market during the week, ended on 01, June 2019. Commenting on sharp recovery in the value of the rupee, marketmen said that during the month of Ramazan, the rupee recover
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
THE RUPEE: improvement against $
Currency

THE RUPEE: improvement against $

The rupee improved against the dollar on easy supply of the US currency on the money market during the week, ended on 01, June 2019. Commenting on sharp recovery in the value of the rupee, marketmen said that during the month of Ramazan, the rupee recover
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Clashes erupt at flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound

Clashes erupt at flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound

Palestinian worshippers clashed with Israeli police at a highly sensitive occupied Jerusalem holy site on Sunday as an Israeli holiday coincided with the final days of the holy month of Ramazan. Muslim worshippers at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound were anger
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Clashes erupt at flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound

Clashes erupt at flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound

Palestinian worshippers clashed with Israeli police at a highly sensitive occupied Jerusalem holy site on Sunday as an Israeli holiday coincided with the final days of the holy month of Ramazan. Muslim worshippers at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound were anger
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Qatar rejects Makkah talks outcome

Qatar rejects Makkah talks outcome

Qatar's foreign minister said on Sunday that Doha rejected the outcome of the recent Makkah talks on mounting regional tensions with Iran as it had not been properly consulted. Saudi Arabia hosted three summits in the holy city over the weekend critical o
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Qatar rejects Makkah talks outcome

Qatar rejects Makkah talks outcome

Qatar's foreign minister said on Sunday that Doha rejected the outcome of the recent Makkah talks on mounting regional tensions with Iran as it had not been properly consulted. Saudi Arabia hosted three summits in the holy city over the weekend critical o
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
British Airways resumes Pakistan flights

British Airways resumes Pakistan flights

The first flight of British Airways is arriving at Islamabad International Airport today (Monday), as the airlines resumed its operation to Pakistan after more than a decade. The flight of British Airways (BA-261) is arriving at Islamabad International Ai
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
British Airways resumes Pakistan flights

British Airways resumes Pakistan flights

The first flight of British Airways is arriving at Islamabad International Airport today (Monday), as the airlines resumed its operation to Pakistan after more than a decade. The flight of British Airways (BA-261) is arriving at Islamabad International Ai
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
British Airways resumes Pakistan flights

British Airways resumes Pakistan flights

The first flight of British Airways is arriving at Islamabad International Airport today (Monday), as the airlines resumed its operation to Pakistan after more than a decade. The flight of British Airways (BA-261) is arriving at Islamabad International Ai
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Four rescued, eight still missing on avalanche-hit Indian peak

Four rescued, eight still missing on avalanche-hit Indian peak

Four British climbers have been rescued from an avalanche-hit Himalayan mountain range, Indian authorities said Sunday, as a frantic search continued for eight other mountaineers still missing on its treacherous heights. Helicopters airlifted the rescued
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Four rescued, eight still missing on avalanche-hit Indian peak

Four rescued, eight still missing on avalanche-hit Indian peak

Four British climbers have been rescued from an avalanche-hit Himalayan mountain range, Indian authorities said Sunday, as a frantic search continued for eight other mountaineers still missing on its treacherous heights. Helicopters airlifted the rescued
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Two police officers martyred in Shikarpur encounter

Two police officers martyred in Shikarpur encounter

Two policemen were martyred and three injured in a gunfight with dacoits in Shah Belo area, here on Sunday. According to police, Station House Officer Ghulam Murtaza Mirani of Ghulam Shah police station and Assistant Sub Inspector Zulfikar Panhwar were ma
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Two police officers martyred in Shikarpur encounter

Two police officers martyred in Shikarpur encounter

Two policemen were martyred and three injured in a gunfight with dacoits in Shah Belo area, here on Sunday. According to police, Station House Officer Ghulam Murtaza Mirani of Ghulam Shah police station and Assistant Sub Inspector Zulfikar Panhwar were ma
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Nine French jihadists now on death row in Iraq

Nine French jihadists now on death row in Iraq

Nine French jihadists are now on death row in Iraq after a court sentenced two more to death on Sunday for joining the Islamic State group, rejecting a claim of torture. Fodil Tahar Aouidate and Vianney Ouraghi were among 11 French citizens and one Tunisi
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Nine French jihadists now on death row in Iraq

Nine French jihadists now on death row in Iraq

Nine French jihadists are now on death row in Iraq after a court sentenced two more to death on Sunday for joining the Islamic State group, rejecting a claim of torture. Fodil Tahar Aouidate and Vianney Ouraghi were among 11 French citizens and one Tunisi
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Sales tax officers'' issues FBR chief forms high-powered body

Sales tax officers'' issues FBR chief forms high-powered body

Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Shabbar Zaidi has constituted a high powered committee to address the long standing service related issues of different cadres of sales tax officers. In this regard, the FBR has issued a notification here on Saturd
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Sales tax officers' issues FBR chief forms high-powered body

Sales tax officers' issues FBR chief forms high-powered body

Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Shabbar Zaidi has constituted a high powered committee to address the long standing service related issues of different cadres of sales tax officers. In this regard, the FBR has issued a notification here on Saturd
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Sales tax officers' issues FBR chief forms high-powered body

Sales tax officers' issues FBR chief forms high-powered body

Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Shabbar Zaidi has constituted a high powered committee to address the long standing service related issues of different cadres of sales tax officers. In this regard, the FBR has issued a notification here on Saturd
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Algerian council scraps July 4 presidential election

Algerian council scraps July 4 presidential election

Algeria's constitutional council scrapped a presidential election planned for July 4 citing a lack of candidates, prolonging a period of political transition and risking more anger from protesters. The move will likely extend the rule of interim President
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Fawad rebuts speculations of internal rifts within PTI

Fawad rebuts speculations of internal rifts within PTI

Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry on Sunday rebutted speculations that there were internal rifts within the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and stated, "the government isn't going anywhere." Chaudhry took to Twitter, and sta
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
India accuses Pakistan of harassing guests at Iftar party

India accuses Pakistan of harassing guests at Iftar party

Indian diplomats in Islamabad complained Sunday that Pakistan security officials had hassled guests invited to a Ramadan fast-breaking meal at a top hotel, going so far as to confiscate mobile phones and remove the vehicles of those attending.
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
India accuses Pakistan of harassing guests at Iftar party

India accuses Pakistan of harassing guests at Iftar party

Indian diplomats in Islamabad complained Sunday that Pakistan security officials had hassled guests invited to a Ramadan fast-breaking meal at a top hotel, going so far as to confiscate mobile phones and remove the vehicles of those attending.
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (June 02, 2019) and the forecast for Monday (June 03, 2019).

Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Your rupee last week
Exchange

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (May 27 to 31, 2019).

Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Economy of Italy
Currency

Economy of Italy

Italy has a major advanced capitalist mixed economy, ranking as the third-largest in the Eurozone and the eighth-largest in the world. A founding member of the G7, the Eurozone and the OECD, it is regarded as one of the world's most industrialised nations
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Geography of Italy

Geography of Italy

Italy is located in Southern Europe, between latitudes 35° and 47° N, and longitudes 6° and 19° E. To the north, Italy borders France, Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia and is roughly delimited by the Alpine watershed, enclosing the Po Valley and the Ven
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
South African Airways CEO quits

South African Airways CEO quits

South African Airways' CEO Vuyani Jarana has resigned after less than two years in the job, saying his turnaround strategy for the loss-making airline was being undermined by a lack of state funding and too much bureaucracy. Jarana's departure, announced
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Credit Suisse CEO dismisses European bank mergers as 'solution'

Credit Suisse CEO dismisses European bank mergers as 'solution'

Mergers are not the best way to help Europe's banks deal with negative interest rates, Credit Suisse Chief Executive Tidjane Thiam said in an interview published on Sunday. "That is not the solution," Thiam told Swiss newspaper Blick am Sonntag. "Negative
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Russia's oil output hits 11-month low on dirty oil crisis

Russia's oil output hits 11-month low on dirty oil crisis

Russian oil output fell to 11.11 million barrels per day (bpd) in May, its lowest level since June 2018, from 11.23 million bpd in April, Energy Ministry data showed on Sunday. The production fall resulted mainly from the closure due to oil contamination
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Airbus urges airlines to pressure Boeing over subsidy row

Airbus urges airlines to pressure Boeing over subsidy row

Airbus has written to airline leaders to appeal for their backing in a trade dispute with rival Boeing, warning of higher aircraft prices and passenger fares if the United States and European Union descend into a tariff war. The appeal was issued in a let
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Saudi Arabia's central bank warns global slowdown may hit growth

Saudi Arabia's central bank warns global slowdown may hit growth

Saudi Arabia's economy is expected to pick up in 2019 but a global economic slowdown and its potential impact on the global oil market could impact growth, the Kingdom's central bank said. Saudi Arabia's economy grew by 2.2% in 2018, driven by the oil sec
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Tesla to make Model Y SUV at its California factory

Tesla to make Model Y SUV at its California factory

Tesla Inc will make the Model Y electric sport utility vehicle at its factory in Fremont, California to hit production volumes quickly, Chief Executive Elon Musk said in a podcast interview posted on Sunday. Tesla had previously said it had not decided if
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Bern takes legal action against Nigeria over oil-tanker seizure

Bern takes legal action against Nigeria over oil-tanker seizure

Switzerland has asked an international court to order Nigeria to release a Swiss-flagged oil tanker, its cargo and crew, that have been detained off Port Harcourt for the past 16 months. The Swiss foreign ministry said in a statement sent to AFP that it h
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Japan Airlines looks to deepen partnership with Malaysia Airlines

Japan Airlines looks to deepen partnership with Malaysia Airlines

Japan Airlines Co Ltd (JAL) may expand a joint venture with Malaysia Airlines to cover US flights and other Asian routes in the future, the Japanese carrier's president said. The pair signed a memorandum of understanding for a JV on Malaysia-Japan flights
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Hungarians protest over government overhaul of academic bodies

Hungarians protest over government overhaul of academic bodies

Hungarians took to the streets of central Budapest on Sunday to protest plans to overhaul the country's leading scientific research body, which they see as part of a wider government attempt to curb academic freedom. Right-wing Prime Minister Viktor Orban
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Total takes on Toshiba's US LNG business

Total takes on Toshiba's US LNG business

Total will take over Toshiba's US liquefied natural gas business and get $800 million cash from the Japanese group as part of the deal, the companies said on Saturday, weeks after attempts to sell it to a Chinese buyer fell through.
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Top Trump official says tariffs on Mexico will not derail trade deal

Top Trump official says tariffs on Mexico will not derail trade deal

Top administration officials said on Sunday that US President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on Mexican imports would not interfere with the finalization of a North American trade pact and were designed to force Mexico's hand in immigration talks.
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Liverpool's Champions League party moves to England

Liverpool's Champions League party moves to England

Liverpool's celebrations moved to their home city on Sunday as tens of thousands of bleary-eyed fans prepared to greet the team who beat Tottenham to win the Champions League final in Madrid the night before. Mohamed Salah's second-minute penalty and Divo
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Neymar denies he raped woman

Neymar denies he raped woman

Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar on Sunday denied raping a woman who accused him of sexually assaulting her at a Paris hotel, with his father claiming he is the victim of blackmail. According to a complaint filed with Sao Paolo police and rep
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Morgan keeps pace cards close to his chest

Morgan keeps pace cards close to his chest

England captain Eoin Morgan played a straight bat when asked about the chances of bolstering his pace attack for the side's second World Cup match against Pakistan at Trent Bridge on Monday.The way Pakistan's batsmen were undone by a barrage of bouncers f
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Bouncer tactics don't bother Pakistan's Azhar Mahmood

Bouncer tactics don't bother Pakistan's Azhar Mahmood

Pakistan expect to face plenty of bouncers from England after struggling against short-pitched fast bowling from the West Indies in their World Cup opener, coach Azhar Mahmood said on Sunday. Several Pakistan batsmen were undone by the aggression of the W
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Carapaz pride of Ecuador after sealing first Giro d'Italia

Carapaz pride of Ecuador after sealing first Giro d'Italia

Richard Carapaz sealed his first Giro d'Italia to become the first cyclist from Ecuador to win a Grand Tour race after Sunday's final 17km time-trial stage in Verona. The 26-year-old Movistar rider finished 1min 05sec ahead of former two-time winner Vince
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Ruiz shocks Joshua for three heavyweight world titles

Ruiz shocks Joshua for three heavyweight world titles

Anthony Joshua's bid to make a splash in his US debut ended in misery for the three belt heavyweight world champion with a stunning loss to underdog Andy Ruiz at Madison Square Garden on Saturday. Ruiz recorded a monster upset, by knocking down Britain's
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Serena showed 'bad personality', says Thiem

Serena showed 'bad personality', says Thiem

Dominic Thiem accused Serena Williams of showing "bad personality" after he was asked to interrupted a post-match news conference to make room for the American following her French Open defeat. The Austrian fourth seed was talking to the media after his t
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Wawrinka beats Tsitsipas in French Open epic

Wawrinka beats Tsitsipas in French Open epic

Former champion Stan Wawrinka downed Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas in the longest match of this year's French Open on Sunday to set up a quarter-final clash with Roger Federer. Wawrinka sealed a stunning 7-6 (8/6), 5-7, 6-4, 3-6, 8-6 fourth-round victory
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Federer, Nadal march on at French Open

Federer, Nadal march on at French Open

Roger Federer made short work of Argentinian Leonardo Mayer to become the oldest man in 28 years to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final at the French Open on Sunday, while Rafael Nadal claimed his 90th Roland Garros win. The 37-year-old Federer, playing at R
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Rampant Bangladesh add to South Africa's World Cup agony

Rampant Bangladesh add to South Africa's World Cup agony

Bangladesh made the perfect start to their World Cup campaign as their highest one-day international score inspired a 21-run win over a beleaguered South Africa on Sunday. Mashrafe Mortaza's side posted 330 for six as Mushfiqur Rahim (78) and Shakib Al Ha
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Workers exposed to welding fumes may develop lung cancer

Workers exposed to welding fumes may develop lung cancer

Workers exposed to welding fumes are more likely to develop lung cancer than those not exposed to the fumes, and a new study suggests this holds true regardless of other risk factors like smoking or exposure to asbestos. "Welding fumes have previously bee
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Fracking with CO2 instead of water may be more efficient: study

Fracking with CO2 instead of water may be more efficient: study

Carbon dioxide appears to be more efficient than water for hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, to extract oil and natural gas, according to a study led by scientists in China published on Thursday. Fracking is a process by which high-pressure fluids are in
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Melting glaciers threaten Asia's drought buffer, warn scientists

Melting glaciers threaten Asia's drought buffer, warn scientists

Countries from India to Kazakhstan are far more dependent on melting glaciers for water than previously thought, particularly in summer droughts, scientists said on Wednesday, warning that rising temperatures were threatening supply.
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
WHO recognises 'burn-out' as medical condition

WHO recognises 'burn-out' as medical condition

The World Health Organization has for the first time recognised "burn-out" in its International Classification of Diseases (ICD), which is widely used as a benchmark for diagnosis and health insurers. The decision, reached during the World Health Assembly
Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:00am
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