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Print - 2020-02-21
Quetta Gladiators beat Islamabad United
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Quetta Gladiators beat Islamabad United

With thousands of fans in the National Stadium Karachi (NSK) appear merriment over the return of Pakistan's biggest sports event 'HBL PSL V 2020' in the country. As many as 350 artists have performed in the opening ceremony of the HBL PSL 2020 held at NSK
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Micro payment gateway being worked out: SBP Governor

Micro payment gateway being worked out: SBP Governor

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Dr Reza Baqir Thursday said that attention was being paid to promote money transaction through electronic and digital means. He added that a platform is in process of being launched to promote micro payment gateway, h
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
WB official sees 7 percent growth in 2025-30

WB official sees 7 percent growth in 2025-30

Pakistan can grow at a faster rate only by doubling the investment rate, especially in the private sector, and through sustained structural reforms, said World Bank (WB) Country Director to Pakistan Illango Patchamuthu.
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Haroon Akhtar to be SAPM on revenue?

Haroon Akhtar to be SAPM on revenue?

Haroon Akhtar Khan is likely to be appointed as Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Revenue and a notification in this regard is expected to be issued within this week. According to sources, the Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Revenue would prim
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Swiss bank slammed for failing to fight money laundering

Swiss bank slammed for failing to fight money laundering

Switzerland's financial watchdog on Thursday issued scathing criticism of Julius Baer private bank for failing to do enough to combat money laundering for years. The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) said in a statement it was appointin
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Coronavirus outbreak: Exports to China may further decline

Coronavirus outbreak: Exports to China may further decline

Pakistan's exports to China are expected to further decline in February due to coronavirus outbreak. The expected affects of this situation came under discussion at a meeting held at the commerce ministry.
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Xi tells Imran: China treating Pak students 'as our own'

Xi tells Imran: China treating Pak students 'as our own'

In order to demonstrate Pakistan's unequivocal solidarity with the Chinese leadership and the people in the wake of outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus), Prime Minister Imran Khan had a telephone conversation with President Xi Jinping on Thursday.
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Yao terms anti-CPEC voices 'Western propaganda'

Yao terms anti-CPEC voices 'Western propaganda'

Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing on Thursday sought to address the doubts that exist both locally and internationally over the massive Chinese investment through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in the country, saying before deciding any
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Khalid to replace Anwar as AGP

Khalid to replace Anwar as AGP

Barrister Khalid Jawed Khan would replace Anwar Mansoor as new Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) and in this regard a notification is expected to be issued today (Friday), according to sources.
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
PIA CEO cannot have two jobs, says SC

PIA CEO cannot have two jobs, says SC

Incumbent Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL) has been asked whether he likes to retain the post of the CEO of the national flag carrier or of Air Marshal of Pakistan Air Force (PAF).
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
US blacklists five Iranian officials for impeding 'fair' elections

US blacklists five Iranian officials for impeding 'fair' elections

The United States on Thursday blacklisted five Iranian officials, accusing them of preventing free and fair elections, a day before a parliamentary vote being seen as a referendum on the handling of various political and economic crises.
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
IHC objections to setting up of PRAL: SC tells FBR to file reply

IHC objections to setting up of PRAL: SC tells FBR to file reply

The Supreme Court Thursday directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to file reply on the objections raised by Islamabad High Court (IHC) regarding setting up of Pakistan Revenue Automation (Pvt) Ltd (PRAL) without following the PPRA Rules in one month.
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Trump ally gets 40 months prison amid meddling firestorm

Trump ally gets 40 months prison amid meddling firestorm

Donald Trump's longtime ally Roger Stone was sentenced Thursday to 40 months in prison for impeding a congressional investigation, in a case that ignited a firestorm over the US president's political interference in the justice system.
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Kidnapping case: LHC summons Bushra Bibi's son

Kidnapping case: LHC summons Bushra Bibi's son

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday directed Ibrahim Maneka, son of first lady Bushra Bibi, to appear before the court on February 24 and explain about the matter of kidnapping of two brothers with the assistance of police.
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Kashmir journalist wins AFP's Kate Webb Prize

Kashmir journalist wins AFP's Kate Webb Prize

Freelance reporter Ahmer Khan was named the winner of the 2019 Agence France-Presse Kate Webb Prize on Thursday for his coverage on the ground in India-controlled Kashmir during Delhi's lockdown of the region.
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
German gunman kills nine in attack on migrant bars

German gunman kills nine in attack on migrant bars

A gunman with suspected far-right links shot dead nine people, some of them migrants from Turkey, in an overnight rampage through a German city before killing himself, officials said.
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
The cost of confused macroeconomic policy
Articles

The cost of confused macroeconomic policy

It seems to be a chicken and egg situation: inflation will fall first; only then will State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) lower its policy rate, or the policy rate will drop before inflation rate falls. In other words, it is impossible to decide which of two thi
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Retrieving untaxed/ill-gotten assets - I
Articles

Retrieving untaxed/ill-gotten assets - I

In the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Suo Motu Case No. 2 of 2018 re 'Maintaining of Foreign Accounts by Pakistani Citizens Without Disclosing the Same/Paying Taxes', is still pending for adjudication. It started on February 1, 2018 and after many hearings, f
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Poor quality of education

Poor quality of education

Whilst millions of children in this country remain out of school, no less worrying is the quality of education offered to those who get to attend school. The annual Status of Education Report, launched by a reputable NGO in Islamabad recently, makes deepl
Updated 22 Feb, 2020 06:05am
Gas leakage

Gas leakage

Mystery surrounds the leakage of a toxic gas in Karachi Port's Keamari area on Sunday night that left over 14 persons dead and hundreds hospitalized with breathing problems. All suspects - Karachi Port Trust, Pakistan International Containers Terminal, an
Updated 22 Feb, 2020 06:05am
Rising inflation

Rising inflation

Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the Ministry of Interior, federal and provincial law enforcement agencies, and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to launch a joint operation to stop smuggling of essential commodities. There is no doubt that smuggling h
Updated 22 Feb, 2020 06:05am
Trump to raise IHK issue with India, hopes Pakistan

Trump to raise IHK issue with India, hopes Pakistan

Pakistan expressed its hope on Thursday that the United States President Donald Trump will raise the issues of the people of occupied Jammu and Kashmir with India and take forward his offer of mediation during his forthcoming visit to New Delhi.
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
British MP meets Punjab PA speaker

British MP meets Punjab PA speaker

UK Labour Party parliamentarian hailing from Gujrat Yasmin Qureshi called on Punjab Assembly Speaker Chaudhary Parvez Elahi and MNA Chaudhary Salik Hussain here on Thursday. In the meeting MPA Khadeeja Omar was also present during which views were exchang
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
COAS meets Kuwait's civil-military leadership

COAS meets Kuwait's civil-military leadership

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has paid an official day-long visit to Kuwait, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursday. COAS Bajwa held meetings with Kuwaiti Deputy Prime Minister
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Forex reserves move up by $74 million
Money & Banking

Forex reserves move up by $74 million

The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $74 million to $12.504 billion during the week ended February 14, 2020. According to the SBP data released Thursday, the total liquid foreign exchange reserves held by the
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
ALIP urges SC to order probe into toxic gas leak tragedy

ALIP urges SC to order probe into toxic gas leak tragedy

AAM Loug Ittehad Pakistan (ALIP) has requested the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) to take suo motu action and order an independent probe into the mysterious toxic gas leak that claimed 14 lives and affected over 250 persons.
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
SSGC clarifies
Energy

SSGC clarifies

Two days ago a video went viral where a man visited the premise to be place a lock on gas meter in Shah Faisal Colony. SSGC has confirmed that the man is outsourced employee (from approved contractors) of SSGC who is responsible for disconnecting gas conn
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
PSO resumes supply from Keamari terminal
Energy

PSO resumes supply from Keamari terminal

PSO spokesperson Imran Rana said that after a careful analysis of the ongoing situation, the PSO management has decided to resume its operations at the Keamari terminal, Karachi, according to a statement issued to the media.
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
US envoy visits Mondelez plant in Hub
Business & Economy

US envoy visits Mondelez plant in Hub

The US Ambassador to Pakistan, Paul W Jones visited Mondelez Pakistan Limited's confectionery plant in Hub, Balochistan as part of his official visit to Karachi and Hub. He was accompanied by the embassy staff and the organisation's senior leadership that
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Corporate sector must increase spending: PBIF
Business & Economy

Corporate sector must increase spending: PBIF

President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), Mian Zahid Hussain has said majority of the population is feeling the pain of increased cost of living and the corporate sector must increase its spending on the wellbeing of less fortunate to
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
NTDC grants cash rewards for 13th SAF games players
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NTDC grants cash rewards for 13th SAF games players

The National Transmission and Despatch Company Limited (NTDC) has granted cash reward of Rs2,598,000 for NTDC players and their coaches for their extraordinary performance in different disciplines during the 13th South Asian Games-2019 held in Nepal.
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Ship carrying imported soybean not fumigated with methyl bromide: DPP

Ship carrying imported soybean not fumigated with methyl bromide: DPP

Department of Plant Protection (DPP), Ministry of National Food Security and Research on Thursday clarified that ship, carrying import consignment of soybean for oil extraction purpose, was not fumigated with Methyl Bromide as it was found free from live
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
NDMA chief Lt-Gen Afzal elected new chief of APDIM

NDMA chief Lt-Gen Afzal elected new chief of APDIM

The governing council of the Asian and Pacific Centre for the Development of Disaster Information Management (APDIM) has elected Lt General Mohammad Afzal, chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Pakistan, as the new chief of the organisati
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
PM to launch Rs15bn Ehsaas Amdan Programme today

PM to launch Rs15bn Ehsaas Amdan Programme today

Prime Minister Imran Khan will launch Rs 15 billion Ehsaas Amdan Programme on Friday (today) designed to provide financial support to the most vulnerable women as well as youth, to earn sustainable livelihood.
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Cyber crimes increased in 2019, FIA tells NA body

Cyber crimes increased in 2019, FIA tells NA body

National Assembly Standing Committee on Defence on Thursday learnt that cyber crimes had significantly increased and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) received over 56,000 related complaints during 2019, and 1,086 cases were registered.
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
UNSG visits LUMS on historic tour to Pakistan

UNSG visits LUMS on historic tour to Pakistan

To promote the values of peace, justice and tolerance, António Guterres, the ninth Secretary-General of the United Nations (UNSG), at a ceremony hosted by LUMS on February 18, 2020 met and exchanged ideas with the Pakistani youth.
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Traders to be 'least disturbed' during PSL matches, assures DIG

Traders to be 'least disturbed' during PSL matches, assures DIG

Deputy Inspector-General of Police (Operations) Rai Babar Saeed said on Thursday that they have prepared a "coordinated security plan" according to which citizens, especially traders, would be "least disturbed" during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) match
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
LHC dismisses plea against PM

LHC dismisses plea against PM

Lahore High Court Chief Justice Mamoon Rashid Sheikh on Thursday dismissed a petition seeking contempt proceedings against Prime Minister Imran Khan for his alleged anti-judiciary speech.
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Amreli Steels signs MoU with Tameer Ghar
Business & Economy

Amreli Steels signs MoU with Tameer Ghar

"The future will be driven by technology and Amreli Steels continues to demonstrate its position as the market leader by embracing technology, moving towards becoming a smart company and ultimately benefiting the customer," said Mazhar Husain, Head of Sal
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Buzdar terms PSL matches 'a victory of peaceful Pakistan'

Buzdar terms PSL matches 'a victory of peaceful Pakistan'

While for the first time, the Pakistan Super League-V (PSL-V) is being staged in Pakistan, Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has expressed good wishes for the teams taking part in the event. "Every PSL team is my favourite and I congratulate Pakis
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
CEC meets Punjab election commissioner

CEC meets Punjab election commissioner

Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja visited the Election Commissioner Punjab on Thursday. Ghulam Israr Khan, Election Commissioner Punjab, welcomed him and briefed him in detail about the elections in the province of Punjab and related admini
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Government's move to regulate social media rejected

Government's move to regulate social media rejected

A seminar held by the Pakistan Bar Council and the Lahore High Court Bar Association on Thursday rejected the government's decision to regulate social media. The seminar addressed by politicians, journalists, rights activists and lawyers also condemned se
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Senate body for halting downsizing of PTDC's low-level employees

Senate body for halting downsizing of PTDC's low-level employees

Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat has recommended stopping downsizing of low-level employees of the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) and has summoned its Chairman Zulfi Bukhari at the next meeting.
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Moroccan envoy for more frequent visits of trade delegations

Moroccan envoy for more frequent visits of trade delegations

Ambassador of Kingdom of Morocco, Mohammed Karmoune advised the business and industrial community to arrange trade delegations' visit at least twice a year in order to explore trade and investment opportunities in Morocco which is the gateway to the Afric
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
CDA seals 17 commercial premises

CDA seals 17 commercial premises

Capital Development Authority (CDA) sealed 17 more commercial premises in continuation of massive campaign against violators of building by-laws and zoning regulations.
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Establishment of university at PM's house discussed

Establishment of university at PM's house discussed

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar chaired a meeting along with the Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry to discuss the issues related to the establishment of the university at the Prime Mini
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Georgia, Western allies blame Russia for 2019 cyberattacks

Georgia, Western allies blame Russia for 2019 cyberattacks

Georgia, Britain and the United States on Thursday accused Russia of orchestrating a "reckless" cyber assault against the pro-Western Caucasus nation last year as part of an aggressive campaign of online attacks worldwide.
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Oman's new sultan rejigs national anthem

Oman's new sultan rejigs national anthem

Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq issued a decree removing the name of his predecessor from the national anthem Thursday, a day after official mourning for Sultan Qaboos ended.
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Clashes in Syria's Idlib kill 27 fighters: monitor

Clashes in Syria's Idlib kill 27 fighters: monitor

Clashes pitting Turkish forces and their Syrian rebel allies against pro-regime forces left 27 fighters dead Thursday including two Turkish soldiers in the northwestern Syrian province of Idlib, a war monitor reported.
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Website for Latin American whistleblowers launched

Website for Latin American whistleblowers launched

A secure internet site designed to facilitate anonymous complaints of corruption and damage to the environment in Latin America was launched Wednesday by three non-governmental organisations.
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Euronext wheat lower as Chicago futures fall
Commodities

Euronext wheat lower as Chicago futures fall

Euronext wheat edged lower on Wednesday as Chicago futures fell after a day-earlier surge while European traders assessed signs of an easing in export demand after a flurry of overseas sales.
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
India's poultry sales decline after coronavirus rumours

India's poultry sales decline after coronavirus rumours

India's poultry industry has lost 13 billion rupees ($182 million) in three weeks after speculation on social media that chickens are a cause of the spread of coronavirus, denting demand for chicken and nearly halving prices, say industry officials.
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim
Business & Economy

Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim

The Karachi Port handled 112,962 tonnes of cargo comprising 70,012 tonnes of import cargo and 42,950 tonnes of export cargo including 8,037 loaded and empty containers during the last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Thursday.
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Yen stumbles against dollar in Asia
Money & Banking

Yen stumbles against dollar in Asia

The Japanese yen traded near a nine-month low against the dollar on Thursday as risk appetite improved on expectations that China will continue to take steps to reduce the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Yen slammed to 10-month low in Europe
Money & Banking

Yen slammed to 10-month low in Europe

The Japanese yen fell past 112 against the dollar to a 10-month low on Thursday, extending its previous day's slide to post its worst two-day performance in over two years against a broadly strengthening greenback.
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Dollar index surges to near 3-year high in NY
Money & Banking

Dollar index surges to near 3-year high in NY

The US dollar climbed on Wednesday to near a three-year high against a basket of other currencies and the safe-haven yen fell to a nine-month low as investor risk appetite grew due to a decline in the number of new coronavirus cases in China and expectati
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
South Africa's rand weakens
Money & Banking

South Africa's rand weakens

South Africa's rand fell on Thursday as emerging-market currencies reeled under pressure from a firmer US dollar, while investors awaited finance minister's budget speech next week and a Moody's rating review next month for clues about the domestic econom
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Asian currencies weaken
Money & Banking

Asian currencies weaken

Asian currencies weakened against a stronger dollar on Thursday as fears of the economic impact from the coronavirus outbreak prompted a wider sell-off in the region.
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Sterling plumbs 3-month low
Money & Banking

Sterling plumbs 3-month low

Sterling plunged to a three-month low against the dollar on Thursday as the US currency's broad-based strength swept away recent pound gains that were driven by the appointment of a new, potentially high-spending British finance minister.
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Aussie dives to near 11-year low
Money & Banking

Aussie dives to near 11-year low

The Australian dollar slid to a near 11-year trough on Thursday as data showing a surprisingly sharp rise in unemployment added to the case for further cuts in interest rates at a time when markets were already skittish over the coronavirus.
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am