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Print - 2015-06-19
Dollar down in Asia
Currency

Dollar down in Asia

The dollar hit a one-month low on Thursday, staying on the defensive after the head of the Federal Reserve disappointed some who had hoped for a clearer signal on when the central bank will lift interest rates. Instead, Fed Chair Janet Yellen on Wednesday
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Dollar droops in European trade

Dollar droops in European trade

The dollar index fell 0.6 percent to a one-month low on Thursday after the Federal Reserve disappointed investors who had hoped for a clearer signal on when the US central bank will raise interest rates. In the European session, the Norwegian crown was in
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Early trade in New York: Dollar declines as US rate uncertainty grows

Early trade in New York: Dollar declines as US rate uncertainty grows

The dollar declined on Thursday, with weaker-than-forecast US consumer inflation data making traders even more uncertain about when the Federal Reserve will launch interest rates hikes. The dollar index was down 0.50 percent in a second day of losses sinc
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Dollar drops in New York

Dollar drops in New York

The dollar dropped on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve signalled that interest rate increases may start later than many have anticipated and trimmed its US economic forecasts. The dollar was off more than 1 percent against the Swiss franc and sterling,
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Bangladesh's interbank forex, interest rates

Bangladesh's interbank forex, interest rates

Interbank buy/sell rates for the taka against the dollar Thursday. 77.80-77.80 (previous 77.80-77.80). Call Money Rates: 05.25-6.75 percent (Previous 05.25-06.75 percent).
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Yuan edges higher
Currency

Yuan edges higher

China's yuan rose marginally against the dollar on Thursday after the central bank fixed its official midpoint slightly stronger. The People's Bank of China set the midpoint rate at 6.1126 per dollar prior to market open, 0.05 percent firmer than the prev
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Dovish Fed lifts Asia FX
Currency

Dovish Fed lifts Asia FX

Emerging Asian currencies rallied on Thursday as the Federal Reserve signalled that the US central bank may raise interest rates more slowly than markets had expected, helping the region maintain the attractiveness of higher yields in the short term. The
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Egyptian pound steady

Egyptian pound steady

Egypt's central bank kept the pound's exchange rate steady at 7.53 to the dollar at a foreign exchange auction on Thursday, with black market rates also stable. The central bank has held the official exchange rate unchanged for four months since letting t
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Sterling hits seven-year high
Currency

Sterling hits seven-year high

Sterling reached a seven-year high against a trade-weighted basket of currencies on Thursday as investors revised their expectations of when British interest rates will start to rise. The pound has gained almost 2 percent against the dollar since Wednesda
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
New Zealand dollar down, Aussie outperforms
Currency

New Zealand dollar down, Aussie outperforms

The New Zealand dollar skidded to a five-year low on Thursday after data showed economic growth was much weaker-than-expected, prompting markets to narrow the odds of further cuts in interest rates. In contrast, its Australian peer held onto most of its g
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Morgan revels in 'carefree' England approach

Morgan revels in 'carefree' England approach

England captain Eoin Morgan said a "carefree attitude" was behind his side's remarkable one-day revival after leading them to a thrilling seven-wicket win over New Zealand at Trent Bridge on Wednesday. The hosts finished on 350 for three, with six overs t
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Father Time back on parade at Lord's

Father Time back on parade at Lord's

One of the familiar landmarks at London's Lord's Cricket Ground, has been returned to its usual place, with Father Time back in position above the Mound Stand clock, it was announced on Thursday. The weather vane, which depicts a cloaked figure holding a
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
South Korea advance as Thailand out of Women's World Cup

South Korea advance as Thailand out of Women's World Cup

South Korea joined defending champions Japan and China in the last 16 of the Women's World Cup as Asian minnows Thailand failed to make the cut on the final day of group matches. The Koreans snatched a dramatic 2-1 win over Spain in their final Group E ga
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Argentines sought by US in FIFA scandal surrender

Argentines sought by US in FIFA scandal surrender

Argentine businessmen Hugo and Mariano Jinkis, who are wanted by US prosecutors as part of the FIFA bribery investigation, turned themselves in to authorities in Buenos Aires on Thursday, a lawyer for one of the men said. Hugo Jinkis, 70, and his son, 40,
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
New Zealand's Ronchi signs for Somerset

New Zealand's Ronchi signs for Somerset

New Zealand wicket-keeper/batsman Luke Ronchi will play five domestic Twenty20 fixtures for Somerset, the English county announced Thursday. Ronchi, currently taking part in the World Cup finalists one-day series with England, is a replacement at Taunton
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Lisicki fires record 27 aces

Lisicki fires record 27 aces

Big-serving German Sabine Lisicki blasted 27 aces in her second round Birmingham triumph over Belinda Bencic on Wednesday, a new record for a WTA tournament. Former Wimbledon finalist Lisicki hit 16 aces in the first set and 11 more in the second set to e
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Neymar sent off as Colombia stun Brazil

Neymar sent off as Colombia stun Brazil

Brazil superstar Neymar was sent off as the five-time world champions crashed to a 1-0 Copa America defeat against Colombia here Wednesday. In sensational scenes after the final whistle, Neymar was shown a red card after an ugly melee involving players of
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Bangladesh post highest score against India

Bangladesh post highest score against India

Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar and Shakib Al Hasan each hit a fifty as Bangladesh posted their highest score against India in the first one day international of a three-match series in Dhaka on Thursday. Tamim made 60 runs while Sarkar and Shakib added 54 and
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Murray eases through, Dimitrov rocked at Queen's

Murray eases through, Dimitrov rocked at Queen's

Andy Murray moved a step closer to a record-equalling fourth Queen's Club title as the top seed defeated Fernando Verdasco 7-5, 6-4, while Grigor Dimitrov joined the lengthy list of star casualties. While defending champion Dimitrov was beaten 6-4, 7-6 (7
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Silva, Sangakkara defy Pakistan in first Test

Silva, Sangakkara defy Pakistan in first Test

Sri Lanka's opener Kaushal Silva frustrated Pakistan with an unbeaten 80 when the rain-hit first Test finally got underway on the scheduled second day in Galle on Thursday. Veteran Kumar Sangakkara chipped in with 50 to leave the hosts on 178 for three at
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Hong Kong vetoes China-backed electoral reform proposal

Hong Kong vetoes China-backed electoral reform proposal

Hong Kong's legislature on Thursday vetoed a China-backed electoral reform package criticised by opposition pro-democracy lawmakers and activists as undemocratic, easing for now the prospect of fresh mass protests in the financial hub. The rejection had b
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
French government wins confidence vote over economic reforms

French government wins confidence vote over economic reforms

France's Socialist government won a parliamentary vote of no confidence Thursday over a key package of reforms designed to energise the country's sluggish economy. The conservative opposition proposed the motion after Prime Minister Manuel Valls used a ra
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Pope urges world to act before climate change destroys planet

Pope urges world to act before climate change destroys planet

Pope Francis on Thursday urged the world to act quickly to prevent "extraordinary" climate change from destroying the planet, saying rich countries must bear responsibility for creating the problem, and finance a solution. In a near 200-page document, the
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Boko Haram kills at least 30 in attacks on Niger villages

Boko Haram kills at least 30 in attacks on Niger villages

Boko Haram militants attacked two villages in southern Niger's Diffa region overnight, killing at least 30 civilians, two security sources said on Thursday. It was the second major cross-border attack by the Nigerian Islamist group this week, following tw
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
US urges North Korea to drop 'fantasy' of nuclear program

US urges North Korea to drop 'fantasy' of nuclear program

North Korea must abandon its "fantasy" that it is free to pursue its nuclear program while seeking global help to prop up its economy, a top US official said Thursday. The stalled six-party talks aimed at reining in Pyongyang's bid to develop a nuclear wa
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
US to put woman on new $10 bill
Currency

US to put woman on new $10 bill

The US will put the image of a woman on an American banknote for the first time in over a century, breaking the lock that white male political heroes have on the greenback. The US Treasury announced Thursday that a yet-unchosen woman, likely "a champion f
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
US to put woman on new $10 bill
Currency

US to put woman on new $10 bill

The US will put the image of a woman on an American banknote for the first time in over a century, breaking the lock that white male political heroes have on the greenback. The US Treasury announced Thursday that a yet-unchosen woman, likely "a champion f
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
In re-vote, US House passes key trade promotion bill

In re-vote, US House passes key trade promotion bill

US lawmakers voted Thursday to give President Barack Obama fast-track authority to negotiate a major trans-Pacific trade accord, moving it closer to his desk after a dramatic defeat last week. Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) narrowly passed the House of R
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Danish Prime Minister seeks second term in closely fought race

Danish Prime Minister seeks second term in closely fought race

Danes voted Thursday in an election that was too close to call, after an intense three-week campaign focused on immigration and the economy. "I'm asking people to vote for certainty and they know what they get with me. They get a stable economy and they g
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Moscow says Russian embassy accounts frozen in Belgium

Moscow says Russian embassy accounts frozen in Belgium

Moscow on Thursday reacted furiously to a move by Belgium to freeze the accounts of Russian diplomatic missions and other organisations, summoning the Belgian ambassador over the "openly hostile act." "The Russian foreign ministry summoned Belgian ambassa
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
High drama at Yemen talks as slipper hurled at rebel leader

High drama at Yemen talks as slipper hurled at rebel leader

Fisticuffs broke out Thursday at a Geneva press conference by Yemeni rebels when their leader was attacked by a slipper-wielding woman as the UN's mediator scrambled to revive deadlocked peace talks. The dramatic attack underscored the deep divisions betw
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Internal Audit Summit-PIAS: HR competence eradicates corruption: Zubair

Internal Audit Summit-PIAS: HR competence eradicates corruption: Zubair

"Pakistan's socio-economic potential can be unlocked by eradicating deep-rooted corruption with skilled human resource, effective processes and strict compliance. Corruption does not only retard the pace of development but also hinder government's efforts
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Local tyre makers concerned over proposed cut in duty

Local tyre makers concerned over proposed cut in duty

Local tyre manufacturers on Thursday expressed concerns over budgetary proposal for further reduction of trade duty on import of tyres up to 40 percent. According to spokesman General Tyre has urged the government to devise a rational approach to spur gro
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
10 passengers hurt in Vehari

10 passengers hurt in Vehari

At least 10 persons including three women were wounded on Thursday when a passenger van overturned due to tyre burst in Vehari. According to reports, the van carrying the passengers to Multan from Arif Wala when tyre of the van burst due to which it overt
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
113 Indian fishermen released

113 Indian fishermen released

The government on Thursday released 113 Indian fishermen after a similar gesture by New Delhi was announced to mark the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The fishermen, who had been kept in a Karachi jail for nine months to a year, were put on a
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Rates of daily use items register sudden increase

Rates of daily use items register sudden increase

With the advent of the holy month of Ramadan, the rates of daily use items have sky-rocketed while the profiteers and hoarders seem to be looking to gain maximum benefits from people's helplessness. The Karachi markets have witnessed a significant increas
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Lyari Films & Photography School inaugurated

Lyari Films & Photography School inaugurated

Aims to portray historically rich, healthy and positive image of Liyari's culture, folk, literature, games and history through fine arts and media education, Co-ordinator to Chief Minister Sindh for Human Rights, Nadya Gabol inaugurated first of its kind
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
WWF report urges nations to close 'emissions gap'

WWF report urges nations to close 'emissions gap'

WWF's latest report on climate change 'Crossing the Divide: How to Reduce the Emissions Abyss 2' shows how key countries can begin work now to close the 'emissions gap' - the gap between promised carbon reductions and what science tells us is needed. The
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Smooth operations during Ramazan: KICT makes special arrangements

Smooth operations during Ramazan: KICT makes special arrangements

Karachi International Containers Terminal (KICT) has made special arrangements to smoothen its operations during the holy month of Ramadan. According to official sources, the KICT in order to avoid problems to the customers regarding grounding of containe
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Government urged to provide relief to poultry industry

Government urged to provide relief to poultry industry

Voicing concern over imposition of 25 per cent additional taxes on poultry industry in the federal budget for the fiscal year 2015-2016, Pakistan Business and Intellectual Forum's (PBIF) president Mian Zahid Hussain has demanded of the government to withd
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Ambassador of Belarus visits PBoI

Ambassador of Belarus visits PBoI

Ambassador of Republic of Belarus to Pakistan Andrei Ermolovich with a business delegation visited the office of the Punjab Board of Investment, a follow-up of their president's visit where 20 accords were signed. The Punjab Board of Investment chairman a
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Pre-monsoon rains expected

Pre-monsoon rains expected

The Met Office on Thursday forecast the first spell of pre-monsoon rains over upper Punjab, Hazara division, lower Sindh and Kashmir from next Saturday/Sunday. The office said that weak to moderate monsoon currents are likely to penetrate in upper and som
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Ministry, Navy devise plan to protect seaports

Ministry, Navy devise plan to protect seaports

An important meeting has been held between Federal Minister for Ports and Shipping Senator Kamran Michael and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Zakaullah on Thursday. In the meeting, matters related to security of the country's ports and territorial waters wer
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves stand at $17.44 billion

Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves stand at $17.44 billion

The country's total liquid foreign exchange reserves stood at $17.448 billion, up by $1.6 million at the end of last week. During the week ending June 12, 2015, State Bank of Pakistan's liquid forex reserves decreased by $29 million to $12.284 billion, co
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
CPEC to help create new job opportunities: Ahsan

CPEC to help create new job opportunities: Ahsan

Ahsan Iqbal, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms has stressed the important role of academicians and researchers for implementation of targets set under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as well as the Vision 2025. He was addr
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
ET decided 385 complaints so far: FAFEN

ET decided 385 complaints so far: FAFEN

On the directives of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), the election tribunals have expedited the disposal of election related disputes- bringing the total number of decided cases to 385 out of 411 total complaints. Most important ruling of an electio
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
MQM to defend poll rigging charges in JC: Sattar

MQM to defend poll rigging charges in JC: Sattar

Dr Farooq Sattar of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Thursday said that his party would defend the rigging allegations levelled against the party by MQM-Haqiqi and Jamat-e-Islami as the judicial commission has accepted to hear their stance on Friday (tod
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
FBR's office timings

FBR's office timings

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has conveyed new office timings to the field formations during Ramazan. According to the FBR, following office timings shall be observed, during the Holy month of Ramazan, by the Federal Government offices working on 5/6
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
President for resolving all issues through harmony, unity

President for resolving all issues through harmony, unity

President Mamnoon Hussain has urged the nation to resolve all the internal and external issues confronting to the country through mutual harmony, understanding, co-operation, unity and accord. In a message to the nation on the onset of holy month of Ramaz
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Prime Minister felicitates nation on Ramazan

Prime Minister felicitates nation on Ramazan

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has felicitated the nation on the advent of Ramazan-ul-Mubarak and urged them to pray for the country's peace and prosperity during the sacred month. "Our government, with the blessings of Allah Almighty and with the p
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
DCO Lahore visits Ramazan bazaar

DCO Lahore visits Ramazan bazaar

DCO Lahore visited Ramazan Bazaar at Model Town Link road and checked quantity and quality of essential commodities. He also went on stalls of diverse essential items and showed his satisfaction on arrangements. He also warned the In-charge of bazaar to e
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Air Chief participates in 'Anatolian Eagle'

Air Chief participates in 'Anatolian Eagle'

Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman participated in the Air Forces exercise "Anatolian Eagle" at Konya, Turkey on Thursday. The Air Chief flew in F-16 with the other fighter pilots of the PAF contingent. The sub
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
LSE's Ramazan timings

LSE's Ramazan timings

The Lahore Stock Exchange has rescheduled its office timings during Ramazan. The trading will begin at 9.15am to 2.00pm on Monday to Thursday and on Friday at 9am and close at 12.30 pm. The office timings will be observed from 8.45am to 3.30pm from Monday
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
OMD Worldwide crowned 'Agency Network of the Year'

OMD Worldwide crowned 'Agency Network of the Year'

OMD Worldwide has been crowned 'Agency Network of the Year' at the Festival of Media Global Awards 2015 - taking home another 15 awards, with eight gold, two silver, and four bronze accolades, plus 'Campaign of the Year' across a very competitive range of
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
NIT offers two new funds

NIT offers two new funds

Pakistan's first & largest asset management company National Investment Trust Ltd (NIT) has launched two pension funds. The offering of the new funds has started from 19th June, 2015. New funds include NIT-Islamic Pension Fund and NIT-Pension Fund. The pu
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
NIT offers two new funds

NIT offers two new funds

Pakistan's first & largest asset management company National Investment Trust Ltd (NIT) has launched two pension funds. The offering of the new funds has started from 19th June, 2015. New funds include NIT-Islamic Pension Fund and NIT-Pension Fund. The pu
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Pink Ribbon, KP government sign MoU

Pink Ribbon, KP government sign MoU

Pink Ribbon Campaign and Department of Social Welfare and Women Development Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) and become strategic partners to jointly work on breast cancer control in the province.
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Ilmuddin Wazir-built Shahi Hammam restored in Lahore

Ilmuddin Wazir-built Shahi Hammam restored in Lahore

The Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) in collaboration with the Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA), Government of Punjab, and with generous grant support from the Royal Norwegian Embassy (RNE) carried out the conservation of the 17th century Mughal pe
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Dubious trade debt: PAC panel seeks explanation from SEL

Dubious trade debt: PAC panel seeks explanation from SEL

A parliamentarian panel on Thursday sought an explanation from Sindh Engineering Limited for creating doubtful trade debt of Rs 26.011 million. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) sub-committee on Thursday informed that trade debt stood at Rs 26.870 milli
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Mobilink introduces Umrah roaming offer

Mobilink introduces Umrah roaming offer

Mobilink, for the holy month of Ramazan, has announced a convenient offer for its Post-paid and Prepaid subscribers visiting Saudi Arabia, whereby they will enjoy up to 90 percent discount on international roaming on Saudi Arabia's Zain Network. To benefi
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Rehabilitation centres to be set up in every district

Rehabilitation centres to be set up in every district

Advisor to Chief Minister Punjab on Health Khawaja Salman Rafique met on Thursday the Manager, Physical Rehabilitation Programme of the International Committee for Red Crescent, to talk about setting up rehabilitation centres in the Punjab.
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
APTMA chief criticises power suspension

APTMA chief criticises power suspension

All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Chairman SM Tanveer has termed the power supply suspension from 7pm to 3am to the textile industry during Ramazan as "ironical", saying the industry has altogether rejected such an imprudent decision. "Instea
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Opposition legislators seek funds for development

Opposition legislators seek funds for development

Opposition legislators speaking in the proposed budget 2015-16 discussion here on Thursday demanded that funds be allocated to them promptly, as their non-availability was hampering development in their constituencies. MPA Murad of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Wattoo expresses solidarity with victims of Model Town

Wattoo expresses solidarity with victims of Model Town

Punjab Pakistan Peoples' Party President Manzoor Wattoo has expressed solidarity with the victims of Model Town, saying a social order based on tyranny "may survive for a considerable length of time but based on injustice is bound to meet the final abode
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
TEVTA to send 8,000 workers to UAE

TEVTA to send 8,000 workers to UAE

The Technical and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) will send its 8,000 skilled manpower to the United Arab Emirates this year. This skilled youth will be provided to both public and private sectors. This initiative has been taken as per a vision by t
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Traders urge government to 'control' dollar hike

Traders urge government to 'control' dollar hike

The Ferozpur Road Industrial Association (FRIA) and the Pakistan Industrial and Traders Association Front (PIAF) have voiced their concerns over the newly fixed price of dollar against the rupee with the purchasing price of the dollar as Rs 101.75. The co
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Academia-industry ties vital to address problems of businessmen

Academia-industry ties vital to address problems of businessmen

Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FPCCI) President Mian Muhammad Adrees has called for cementing academia-industry ties to address the problems of industry and business community in a bid to flourish the economy that will help re
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
PML-N MNA accused of making highly controversial proposal

PML-N MNA accused of making highly controversial proposal

The proposal to set up a housing colony by erasing National Agriculture Research Centre (NARC) has been initiated at the behest of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Member National Assembly, Dr Tariq Fazl Chaudhry, to enhance value of huge chunk of lan
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
PPCBL recovers Rs 590 million agriculture loans
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PPCBL recovers Rs 590 million agriculture loans

The Punjab Provincial Co-operative Bank has recovered Rs 590m agriculture loans advanced for sowing, growing and harvesting of Rabi crops 2014-15 till 15th June 2015, President / CEO of PPCBL Muhammad Ayub said here on Wednesday. He said the co-operative
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Terrorists' hideouts in NW destroyed: KP Governor

Terrorists' hideouts in NW destroyed: KP Governor

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Sardar Mahtab Ahmad Khan said that tribal people have played a pivotal role in maintaining peace and prosperity for their country. "Operation Zarb-e-Azb has entered its final phase and hideouts of terrorists have been destroyed
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Government corruption: Bilawal House gets 70 percent share: Rangers

Government corruption: Bilawal House gets 70 percent share: Rangers

Sindh Rangers on Thursday briefed an anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Karachi that Vice President Fishermen's Co-operative Society Sultan Qamar Siddiqui allegedly used to give a 70% share of the corruption money to the Bilawal House. Sindh Rangers presented
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Zardari invites political leaders to Iftar dinner today

Zardari invites political leaders to Iftar dinner today

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari is all set to take up the issue of alleged military intervention in civilian matters at an Iftar dinner on Friday (today) which is likely to be attended by like-minded political parties.
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
KP opposition boycotts budget debate

KP opposition boycotts budget debate

-Joint opposition of four-parties parties Thursday boycotted debate on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government's budget 2015-16 against alleged rigging and mismanagement in the recently held local bodies' polls in the province and did not turned up to participate i
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Peshawar district admin to establish Ramazan 'Sasta Bazaar'

Peshawar district admin to establish Ramazan 'Sasta Bazaar'

District administration, Peshawar to establish a 50-stall Ramazan Sasta Bazaar at Chowk Yadgar while free electricity, water and cleanliness facilities will also be provided to stall holders. The bazaar will be inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner (DC), Pes
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
18 Ramazan Bazaars established in Faisalabad

18 Ramazan Bazaars established in Faisalabad

The City District Government has established 18 Ramazan Bazaars in the district for providing essential items on controlled rates during the Holy month of Ramazan. This was stated by District Co-ordination Officer Noorul Amin Mengal while inspecting the a
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
KP chief minister launches traffic warden service in Peshawar

KP chief minister launches traffic warden service in Peshawar

KP Chief Minister Pervez Khattak formally launched modern Traffic Warden Service in provincial metropolis on Thursday. The service was launched in a ceremony held here in Police Lines. The Inspector General of Police (IGP) KP Nasir Khan Durrani also addre
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Substandard construction material: Shahbaz orders crackdown

Substandard construction material: Shahbaz orders crackdown

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has ordered crackdown against those who are selling substandard and cheap Iranian coal-tar for the construction of roads and directed that indiscriminate actions should be taken under the law against such elem
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
JI urges government to focus on common man's problems

JI urges government to focus on common man's problems

Chief of Jamat-e-Islami, Pakistan, Senator Sirajul Haq, has said that the challenge of terrorism could not be met only by force as poverty, unemployment and other problems being faced by the common man must be resolved to wipe it out. In a message on the
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
CS Punjab calls for comprehensive plan to check fire incidents

CS Punjab calls for comprehensive plan to check fire incidents

Punjab Chief Secretary Khizar Hayat Gondal has called for a comprehensive plan to check incidents of fire. His instruction came at a meeting he chaired to overcome the increasing fire incidents. He told the concerned authorities to ensure the fire safety
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Professor Anjum Habib Vohra honoured

Professor Anjum Habib Vohra honoured

The Punjab government has promoted renowned neuro surgeon Post-Graduate Medical Institute and Lahore General Hospital Principal Professor Anjum Habib Vohra to Basic Scale 21 on the day of his retirement on Thursday. A notification is issued by the concern
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Government urged to release funds for education in time

Government urged to release funds for education in time

Experts have urged the government to revise curriculum, strengthen the monitoring system and release allocated funds for education in time. They were speaking at the Dialogue on Education Budget jointly organized by a local NGOs IRADO and ARD in collabora
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Food items: Punjab government extends Rs 3.5 billion subsidy

Food items: Punjab government extends Rs 3.5 billion subsidy

The Punjab government has extended a subsidy of Rs 3.50 billion to ensure availability of eatables, including eggs and chicken, on cheaper rates in Ramazan bazaars being set up in the province. The Chief Minister Punjab's Special Assistant on Livestock Ch
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Leaders advancing anti-state elements' agenda: Baloch

Leaders advancing anti-state elements' agenda: Baloch

Secretary General, Jamaat e islami, Liaqat Bloch, has said that the country was confronted with political, economic and security crises but the national leaders are committing blunders and advancing the enemy anti state forces agenda to destabilise the co
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
MQM refuses to 'recognise' Chaman suspects

MQM refuses to 'recognise' Chaman suspects

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has denied any 'connection' whatsoever with the two Dr Imran Farooq murder case suspects picked up in the border town of Chaman here on Thursday. "The MQM has got nothing to with Mohsin Ali Syed and Khalid Shamim. We don
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Punjab helps KPK government introduce best ICT practices

Punjab helps KPK government introduce best ICT practices

"The Punjab government will help Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa government to introduce best ICT practices to improve good governance and public service delivery in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa," said Punjab Information Technology Board Chairman Doctor Umar Saif in a meeting
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
Prices of edibles: LHC seeks report about government measures

Prices of edibles: LHC seeks report about government measures

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday rued the absence of a report by the industries secretary about the government action to control the prices of edibles. When the court resumed hearing a case, neither the secretary nor any representative from the dep
Published 19 Jun, 2015 12:00am
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