News Archives for Latest - 2016-11-14

Sports

RugbyU: England's Billy Vunipola doubtful for Fiji

LONDON: England's Billy Vunipola is doubtful for Saturday's international against Fiji because of what team management intriguingly labelled "upper body soreness".

Published 14 Nov, 2016 10:16pm

Asia

Pentagon to NATO: talk to Team Trump

WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter on Monday advised NATO countries worried about the arrival of Donald Trump at the White House to talk to the incoming administration to ensure he respects the alliance.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 10:15pm

Asia

Recession-hit Russia hoping for growth by end-2016

MOSCOW: Russia's economy is still flatlining after more than two years of crisis, figures showed Monday, with Moscow hoping to end 2016 on the mend but with longer-term prospects looking gloomy.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 10:13pm

Asia

Obama says US must continue to be 'beacon of hope'

WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama said Monday that America must continue to be a "beacon of hope" as the world goes through a period of great change.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 10:12pm

Asia

EXCLUSIVE: White House expects Trump to uphold US treaties

WASHINGTON: The United States can be relied upon to uphold mutual defense treaties with its allies but a trans-Pacific trade deal now looks unlikely, National Security Advisor Susan Rice said Monday.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 10:11pm

Real Estate

Facebook had tool to weed out fake news: report

WASHINGTON: Facebook had a tool to weed out fake news circulating on the social network this year but declined to deploy it for fear of offending conservatives, a report said Monday.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 10:11pm

Sports

Baseball: No Notts County takeover bid by Yankees: report

NEW YORK: Major League Baseball's New York Yankees are not involved in takeover talks for English League Two side Notts County, ESPN reported Monday.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 10:10pm

Financial

US stocks end mixed as Dow hits intraday record

NEW YORK: The Dow finished in positive territory on Monday for a sixth straight day but other indices closed lower as the effects of last week's elections continued to play out.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 10:10pm

Asia

Putin, Trump in phone call back normalising US-Russia ties: Kremlin

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump spoke on the phone on Monday evening and agreed on the need to normalise ties between Washington and Moscow, the Kremlin said.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 10:09pm

Sports

RugbyU: Wales aim to have Faletau fit to face Springboks

LONDON: Wales have released Taulupe Faletau to English Premiership side Bath for their west country derby against Bristol on Friday in the hope of having him fit to face South Africa in their final November international.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 10:09pm

Top News

Obama: Trump is pragmatic, not 'ideological'

WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama admitted Monday that he still has concerns about Donald Trump but was comforted that his successor appears pragmatic rather than ideological.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 10:08pm

Top News

India increasing escalation on LoC, Working Boundary: DG ISPR

ISLAMABAD: Director General Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lt Gen Asim Saleem Bajwa Monday said India was continuously increasing escalation along the Line of Control and Working Boundary with clear pattern, by first using small arms, then mortar

Published 14 Nov, 2016 09:14pm

Top News

Govt would not create hurdle in way of SC regarding Panama case: Qadir

ISLAMABAD: Minister for SAFRON Lt General (R) Abdul Qadir Baloch on Monday said the government would not create any hurdle in the way of the Supreme Court in Panama Papers case proceedings.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 09:13pm

Asia

US national security chief says allies should expect US to uphold treaty commitments

WASHINGTON: America's treaty allies should expect the United States to continue to uphold mutual defense obligations, National Security Advisor Susan Rice told AFP Monday in her first public comments after Donald Trump's election win.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 09:11pm

Financial

Weaker utilities take shine off European equities

MILAN: European shares surrendered most of their early gains and ended slightly higher on Monday, with a slump in bond-proxy sectors following a rally in bond yields capping gains recorded by financials and miners.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 08:18pm

Commodities

US Cash Soymeal-Export offers soften; Midwest values flat

CHICAGO: Midwest cash basis offers for soymeal were unchanged in thin trade on Monday but offers fell $1 per ton in the US Gulf barge export market, reflecting declining costs for shipping on Midwestern rivers.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 08:16pm

Sports

Tennis-Wawrinka proves poor substitute for Federer in Nishikori loss

LONDON: With six-times champion Roger Federer absent, Swiss fans dotted around London's O2 Arena were rooting for Stan Wawrinka at the ATP World Tour Finals on Monday but left feeling short-changed after their man was thrashed by Kei Nishikori.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 08:12pm

Sports

Tennis-Nishikori thrashes wayward Wawrinka at Tour Finals

LONDON: Razor sharp Kei Nishikori dispatched subdued Swiss Stan Wawrinka 6-2 6-3 in a disappointingly one-sided clash at the ATP World Tour Finals on Monday.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 08:11pm

Real Estate

Tata Motors avoids commenting on Mistry's future as chairman

MUMBAI: India's Tata Motors, owner of British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover, posted a second-quarter net profit of 8.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 08:05pm

Asia

Renault unions order stoppages over labour deal proposals

PARIS: Unions at Renault have called for protests and work stoppages on Tuesday at the French carmaker's Flins plant west of Paris as they resist demands for greater working time flexibility.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 08:04pm

Asia

Merkel urges Germans to stay ‘open-minded’

BERLIN: Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday urged Germans to stand up for an "open-minded" country, warning that the US election victory of Donald Trump could inflame Germany's refugee debate.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 07:58pm

Asia

Germany, EU Commission dismiss call for CO2 tax on US under Trump

MARRAKESH: Germany and the European Commission rejected on Monday a call for Europe to impose taxes on imports from the United States if President-elect Donald Trump quits a global agreement for fighting climate change.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 07:57pm

Asia

Europeans agree defence plan after campaign swipes by Trump

BRUSSELS: The European Union on Monday agreed a defence plan that could see it sending rapid response forces abroad for the first time, as US President-elect Donald Trump's criticism of allies appeared to galvanise Europe into revamping its strategy.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 07:36pm

Commodities

European vegoils-Palm oil dips on China speculation crackdown talk

ROTTERDAM: Palm oil on the European vegetable oils market dropped sharply on Monday due to weakness in rival oils on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange and lower soyoil futures in Chicago on talk of Chinese government measures to curb speculation.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 07:33pm

Asia

ECB policy ‘unambiguously positive’ for euro zone: Praet

FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank's ultra-easy monetary policy is necessary and even Germany, the bank's fiercest critic, is a clear winner, ECB chief economist Peter Praet said on Monday.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 07:29pm

Pakistan

PEMRA issues show cause notice to Express News TV

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on Monday issued a show cause notice to Express News TV channel for making mockery of newly appointed Sindh Governor with regards to his age and health.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 07:26pm

Pakistan

Zubair urges political parties to repose confidence in courts

ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Privatization Muhammad Zubair Monday said the matter of Panama Papers was in the Supreme Court which wanted to resolve the matter on priority.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 07:25pm

Front Top News

Govt committed to deny space to those targeting citizens: Nisar

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Monday said that the present government was fully committed to deny space to any desperate elements who target innocent citizens and disturb the peace of the country.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 07:24pm

Top News

India's nuclear activities surge, adding to its belligerent approach: Fatemi

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Syed Tariq Fatemi Monday said India had increased its nuclear activities after signing of nuclear civil deals which added to its rigidity and belligerent approach in the region.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 07:23pm

Sports

Athletics: IOC boss Bach expects Qatar Olympics bid

DOHA: International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach said on Tuesday that he could "imagine" Qatar will bid to host a future Summer Olympics.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 07:22pm

Sports

Tennis: Pregnant French Fed Cup captain Mauresmo quits

PARIS: Amelie Mauresmo stepped down Monday as French Fed Cup captain saying that she was pregnant, a day after the team lost in the final to the Czech Republic.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 07:21pm

Pakistan

Punjab forensic teams to probe Shah Norani blast

QUETTA: Home Minister, Balochistan, Mir Sarfaraz Bugti Monday said forensic teams of Punjab province would reach Balochistan within next two days to conduct probe into Shah Norani blast on scientific basis.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 07:19pm

Pakistan

Provision of speedy justice top priority of judiciary: LHC CJ

RAWALPINDI: LHC Chief Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah Monday said the Lahore High Court (LHC) had rendered great services for supremacy of law as provision of speedy justice was the top priority of judiciary.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 07:18pm

Pakistan

SC disposes of petition challenging SJC reference against LHC judge

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday disposed of the petition filed by Justice Muzahar Ali Akbar Naqvi a judge of Lahore High Court challenging the Supreme Judicial Council reference against him over withdrawal.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 07:17pm

Pakistan

Pervez Khattak, Khaqan discuss gas supply to Hangu, Karak

ISLAMABAD: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pervez Khattak called on Federal Minister for Petroleum & Natural Resources, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi here on Monday and discussed the supply of gas to Karak and Hangu.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 07:16pm

General News

Pakistan emerges as regional economic hub: Rana Sanaullah %9

FAISALABAD: Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan on Monday said Pakistan had emerged as a regional economic hub after the dispatch of first export consignment of China from Gwadar Deep Seaport.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 07:14pm

Pakistan

Comprehensive programme being implemented for development of Punjab: CM

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that a comprehensive programme was being implemented for speedy development of the province and prosperity of the masses, and all out resources were being spent for this purpose.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 07:13pm

Pakistan

Turk ambassador meets Shehbaz Sharif

LAHORE: Turk Ambassador to Pakistan S.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 07:12pm

Pakistan

Shehbaz Sharif, Murad Ali Shah meet at Lahore Airport

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah met at Lahore Airport, on Monday.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 07:11pm

Asia

ECB warns of risks of protectionism after Trump win

FRANKFURT AM MAIN: European Central Bank vice president Vitor Constancio on Monday warned that the protectionist measures promised by US president-elect Donald Trump risked weakening global growth.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 07:02pm

Financial

Dollar surges to 11-month high as bond rout persists

LONDON: The dollar surged to an 11-month high against a basket of major currencies on Monday, resuming an upward track driven by US bond yields and expectations for higher inflation after Donald Trump's US election victory.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 06:13pm

Sports

Mauresmo to quit as head of French women's team

PARIS: Former Wimbledon champion Amelie Mauresmo is to quit as captain of the French women's tennis team after their defeat on Sunday in the Fed Cup final to the Czech Republic, sports newspaper L'Equipe reported on Monday.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 06:12pm

Asia

Russian GDP down 0.4pc y/y in Q3

MOSCOW: Russian gross domestic product contracted by 0.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 06:10pm

Asia

Yemen's suspected cholera cases double to 4,000-plus: WHO

GENEVA: Yemen is at risk of a significant cholera outbreak with the number of suspected cases doubling within 12 days to over 4,000, the World Health Organization said.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 06:08pm

Real Estate

Bank of Canada candor boosts credibility, throws markets

OTTAWA: The Bank of Canada has been puzzled at times, unsure at others, and not shy about saying what it doesn't know, a frankness that helps its credibility but has left markets struggling to adjust.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 06:06pm

Energy

Oil pinned near three-month lows as gloom grows over OPEC

LONDON: Oil fell to its lowest in three months on Monday, as the prospect of another year of oversupply and weak prices overshadowed chances that OPEC will reach a deal to cut output.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 06:05pm

Sports

Stenson needs long game back on song in Dubai

DUBAI: Henrik Stenson is looking to iron out some creases in his long game in time for Europe's season-ending DP World Tour Championship in Dubai which starts on Thursday.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 06:04pm

Commodities

Soybeans at new 3-week low on China slide, dollar rally

PARIS/SINGAPORE: Chicago soybeans slid for a second session on Monday to a new three-week low, under pressure from a steep decline in Chinese prices and a rallying dollar.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 06:00pm

Financial

Mexico's peso weakens slightly in early trading on Monday

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso weakened slightly in Monday morning trading, after the currency had its worst week since October 2008 with the victory of Donald Trump in the US election.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 05:58pm

Asia

EU puts more Syrian ministers and central bank governor under sanctions

BRUSSELS: The European Union extended its sanctions on Syria on Monday, putting 17 government ministers and the country's central bank chief under travel bans and asset freezes as part of its strategy to punish President Bashar al-Assad.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 05:56pm

Commodities

Sugar, coffee prices ease as Brazil currency extends fall

LONDON: Raw sugar and arabica coffee futures on ICE fell on Monday as weakness of Brazil's real currency encouraged selling by producers in the world's top grower of both commodities.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 05:55pm

Top News

EU split over how to handle post-coup Turkey

BRUSSELS: The European Union was divided on Monday on how to handle Turkey over its crackdown on alleged supporters of a failed July military coup, with Austria leading calls to suspend Ankara's EU membership bid and Britain firmly in favour of mainta

Published 14 Nov, 2016 05:53pm

Commodities

Copper rises as China boosts infrastructure spending

LONDON: Copper rose on Monday, adding to last week's double-digit percentage gains after infrastructure spending in China, the world's top metals consumer, came in ahead of expectations.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 05:52pm

Financial

UK 10-year yields near six-month high on inflation bets

LONDON: British 10-year government bond yields approached their highest level in six months on Monday, after prices fell for a sixth day in a global rout driven by expectations that President-elect Donald Trump's policies will boost inflation.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 05:42pm

Front Top News

Rise of Modi in India rapidly denudes principles of democracy: Report

ISLAMABAD: The democracy in India, one of the poorest countries in the world, suffered a setback in 2004 when Narendra Modi, a member of an alt-right Hindu organization inspired by fascists and Nazis, was elected prime minister.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 05:42pm

Commodities

NOPA October soybean crush seen at 160.478mn bushels

CHICAGO: US soybean processors likely notched their busiest October ever, analysts said, with a bumper harvest of soybeans and heavy deliveries straight out of the fields fueling crushing operations across the United States.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 05:41pm

Pakistan

Rs21bn sales tax refund claims cleared: Dar

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Monday said the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) had cleared sales tax refund claims of Rs 21 billion which would be electronically transferred in the accounts of tax payers within next 24 hours.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 05:38pm

Top News

ADB to approve four projects worth US$750mn to Pakistan next week: Liepach

ISLAMABAD: Country Director Asian Development Bank (ADB) Dr.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 05:38pm

Top News

SC directs to form medical board for examination of mentally ill death sentence convict

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Punjab government to form a medical board for proper examination of allegedly mentally ill death sentence convict.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 05:34pm

Pakistan

Natural disasters push 26mn into poverty annually: World Bank

MARRAKESH: Natural disasters drive at least 26 million people into poverty each year and cause more than $500 billion in lost consumption, far exceeding the value of damage to property alone, according to a World Bank report released Monday.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 04:56pm

Pakistan

Pakistan to give befitting response if ceasefire violations continue: Tanvir

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan would give a befitting response if Indian ceasefire violations at the Line of Control (LoC) continue.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 04:40pm

Pakistan

Govt asked, do more to empower women: Rauf Alam

ISLAMABAD: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) while expressing satisfaction over initiatives of government to empower women Monday asked the government to take additional steps for further socio-economic empowerment of wo

Published 14 Nov, 2016 04:38pm

Pakistan

Pakistan needs to produce seedless citrus to capture int'l market: FPCCI

KARACHI: A body of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has emphasized that Pakistan should focus on producing seedless kinnow and other citrus along with using more value-adding methods to grab a significant share in the inter

Published 14 Nov, 2016 04:36pm

Top News

Pakistan's economic growth in FY 16 strengthened and expected to accelerate in FY 2017 and 2018: WB

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's economic growth in Financial year 2016 strengthened and was expected to accelerate in Financial years of 2017 and 2018 but this would be dependent on structural reforms, China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) implementation, inv

Published 14 Nov, 2016 04:24pm

Pakistan

SECP extends filing date of Form A/29 and Annual Accounts to December 2

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has extended the dates for filing of annual returns December 2, 2016.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 04:05pm

Pakistan

PEMRA short-lists 12 companies for participation in DTH auction on Nov 23

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on Monday short-listed 12 companies for participation in the first bidding for Direct to Home (DTH) service licences to be held on November 23.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 04:04pm

Sports

Rooney doubtful for England's Spain test

LONDON: Skipper Wayne Rooney and left-back Ryan Bertrand are injury doubts for England's year-ending friendly against Spain, interim manager Gareth Southgate said on Monday.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 04:03pm

Pakistan

LCCI welcomes Gwadar Port operationalisation

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Monday congratulated the nation, President of China Xi Jingping, Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif and Chinese Ambassador Sun Weidong for operationalisati

Published 14 Nov, 2016 04:02pm

Pakistan

Akram Sheikh to represent PM's children in Panama Leaks case

ISLAMABAD: Muhammad Akram Sheikh, a senior advocate supreme court will represent Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Nawaz and Maryam Nawaz in the Panama Leaks case as their counsel replacing Salman Aslam Butt.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 04:02pm

Pakistan

FPCCI hails arrival of Chinese trade Convoy

ISLAMABAD: Shaikh Khalid Tawab Sr.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 04:00pm

Pakistan

KCCI seeks extension in IT returns filing deadline

KARACHI: President, Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Shamim Ahmed Firpo has requested Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to extend last date for filing of income tax returns and wealth statements up to December 31, 2016.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 03:57pm

Pakistan

Faysal Bank launches FB First Current Account campaign

KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) introduces the Business First Current Account with enhanced multiple benefits to support our dynamic business clients and to fulfil their unique requirements.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 03:56pm

Asia

Greek police ban protests during Obama visit

ATHENS: Greek police have banned protests planned during US President Barack Obama's trip to Athens from Tuesday, the first leg of his last official visit to Europe.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 03:54pm

Pakistan

Country's crude oil production to reach 90,000 bpd in current winter

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is moving fast towards achieving self-reliance in crude oil production after the government accelerated exploration of indigenous hydrocarbon resources over the last three years.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 03:50pm

Pakistan

SC directs govt organizations to devise mechanisms for payment of pensions

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Monday directed the government and semi government organizations to devise mechanisms for payment of pensions to the retired employees.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 03:49pm

Pakistan

LHC grants bail to accused in MPA murder case

LAHORE: A Lahore High Court (LHC) division bench on Monday granted bail to an accused, Waheed Ullah Kalo, allegedly involved in killing of Pakistan Muslim League-N MPA Rana Shamshad and two others.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 03:48pm

Pakistan

Marvi Memon to revitalize the spirit of Sufism for the betterment of society

HYDERABAD: The State Minister and Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Marvi Memon has underlined the need of revitalizing the spirit of Sufi teaching for the betterment of the society.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 03:48pm

Pakistan

Bullion Prices on Monday

KARACHI: Following were the Bullion Prices in Karachi, Multan and Lahore on Monday.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 03:46pm

Pakistan

Marine oil spill exercise `BARRACUDA-VII'

KARACHI: Marine Pollution like major oil spills are catastrophic for marine environment including ports, harbors and EEZ thus requiring collective response by all stake holders.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 03:45pm

Pakistan

Pak-China IT industrial park open new vista of promoting IT in Sindh

KARACHI: Special Assistant to Sindh Chief Minister on Information and Technology, Dr Sikander Ali Shoro has said that Pakistan-China IT Industrial Park "will open new vista of promoting IT sector in Sindh.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 03:42pm

Pakistan

Skygazers witness `supermoon'

KARACHI: The skygazers in the metropolis also witnessed the `supermoon' on Monday evening.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 03:41pm

Pakistan

SBP launching awareness campaign

FAISALABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is launching an awareness campaign "Rupay ko Pehchano".

Published 14 Nov, 2016 03:40pm

Top News

Govt to speed up reforms process

ISLAMABAD: World Bank Country Director Patchamuthu Illangovan and Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar here on Monday agreed to speed up reforms process that will bring efficiency and transparency in the system.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 03:39pm

Asia

Steinmeier set for German presidency, making way for new foreign minister

BERLIN: Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives agreed on Monday to back Social Democrat Frank-Walter Steinmeier as Germany's next president, creating a vacancy at the foreign ministry at a critical moment in relations with Russia and the United

Published 14 Nov, 2016 03:28pm

Asia

Turkey could put EU talks to a referendum next year: Erdogan

ANKARA: Turkey could hold a referendum on whether to continue membership talks with the European Union next year, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday, and repeated his warning to Brussels that it needed to "make up its mind" on Turkish accession.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 03:24pm

Sports

Soccer-Rooney won't start Spain game, Henderson to captain England

LONDON: England captain Wayne Rooney will not start the friendly against Spain after missing training on Monday, manager Gareth Southgate said.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 03:22pm

Real Estate

ECB offers bankers and investors leeway over conflicts of interest

FRANKFURT: Actions taken by bankers or bank shareholders to mitigate any potential conflict of interests will be taken into account by the European Central Bank when it is considering whether they are "fit and proper" to hold their positions.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 03:21pm

Asia

Syrian rebels battle each other north of Aleppo

BEIRUT: Syrian insurgents clashed in a town near the Turkish border on Monday as inter-rebel tensions spilled over, playing to President Bashar al-Assad's advantage with the government tightening its grip on rebel-held eastern Aleppo.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 03:20pm

Sports

Golf-American Reed retains European Tour card despite Turkey no-show

LONDON: US Ryder Cup talisman Patrick Reed will keep his European Tour card next season despite failing to play the required number of events to retain membership.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 03:15pm

Asia

Greek Jan-Oct central govt budget surplus beats target

ATHENS: Greece's central government registered a primary budget surplus of 6.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 03:13pm

Real Estate

Ukraine central bank says political tensions pressuring currency market

KIEV: Ukraine's central bank said on Monday that increased domestic political tensions are putting pressure on the currency market, but that the impact would be shortlived.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 03:13pm

Asia

Trump shapes White House, hires establishment figure, firebrand

WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump chose Washington insider Reince Priebus as White House chief of staff and firebrand conservative Stephen Bannon as chief strategist, showing a willingness to work with Congress and giving a nod to right-wing activi

Published 14 Nov, 2016 03:10pm

Asia

Russia says Aleppo rebels used chemical weapons on Syrian army

MOSCOW: The Russian Defence Ministry said on Monday that rebels in eastern Aleppo had used chemical weapons against the Syrian army and that around 30 soldiers had been caught up in the attack, the TASS news agency reported.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 03:04pm

Real Estate

Lufthansa pilots ready to strike after pay talks collapse

BERLIN/FRANKFURT: Lufthansa pilots are threatening to strike after talks on pay between their union and the management of Germany's largest airline collapsed.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 02:53pm

Energy

Russia's Gazprom cuts 2016 gas output plan to all-time low

MOSCOW: Russian gas giant Gazprom has cut its 2016 natural gas output plan to an all-time low of 409.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 02:50pm

Real Estate

Morocco to tender for 800 MW solar plants by start of 2017

MARRAKESH: Morocco plans to launch tenders for the construction of two solar plants with a combined capacity of up to 800 megawatts (MW) by the start of 2017, the Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy (Masen) said on Monday.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 02:47pm

Real Estate

The Novartis house that Vasella built gets extreme makeover

ZURICH: Signals from Swiss drugmaker Novartis that it could unload its struggling Alcon eyecare business is the latest step in dismantling former leader Dan Vasella's vision of building a European healthcare giant.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 02:45pm

Commodities

CBOT Trends-Wheat down 3-4 cents, corn down 2-3, soybeans down 6-7

CHICAGO: Following are US trade expectations for the resumption of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) at 8:30 a.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 02:43pm

Sports

Motor racing-Brazil win leaves Hamilton in 'awkward' position

SAO PAULO: Winning is not enough now for Lewis Hamilton who would welcome a helping hand from rivals Red Bull in his Formula One title showdown with Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg next week.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 02:41pm

Sports

Soccer-Lampard to leave New York City next month

NEW YORK: Former England and Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard will leave New York City next month.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 02:40pm

Sports

Soccer-Atletico bid to rediscover defensive solidity

MADRID: Atletico Madrid's failure to keep a clean sheet in the last four games has undermined their terrific start to the season and raised questions about their once miserly defence.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 02:39pm

Financial

EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil real weakens for 4th day; Mexico peso up

SAO PAULO: The Brazilian real weakened more than its peers on Monday as traders' concerns over the election of Donald Trump as US president drove investors to seek safer investments ahead of a local holiday.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 02:37pm

Asia

Post offices in Africa offer migrants cheaper way to send money home: UN

DAKAR: Post offices across Africa are helping poor people in rural areas access financial services and provide a cheaper way for migrants to send money home, a UN agency said on Monday.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 02:35pm

Top News

Ten held for flogging transgender in Sialkot

SIALKOT: Ten alleged members of a criminal gang were arrested by police in Sialkot on Monday for flogging a transgender woman and posting a video of the violence on social media.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 02:12pm

Pakistan

ICCI welcomes start of Chinese trade convoys to Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has welcomed the start of Chinese trade convoys to Pakistan which arrived at Gawadar through the western route of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) carrying Chinese goods for export to

Published 14 Nov, 2016 01:42pm

Pakistan

Thar coal power plant to start commercial operation by June, 2019

ISLAMABAD: The first phase of Thar Coal Fired Power Projects with the power production capacity of 660 MW will start its commercial operation by June 3, 2019 instead of October 2019 (the earlier set target for completion of the project).

Published 14 Nov, 2016 01:41pm

Top News

Foreign Secretary summons Indian High Commissioner, condemns unprovoked ceasefire violation on LoC

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry summoned the Indian High Commissioner here on Monday and condemned the unprovoked ceasefire violation by the Indian occupation forces on the LoC, resulting in the martyrdom of seven Pakistani soldiers in B

Published 14 Nov, 2016 01:40pm

Pakistan

Old Rs10, 50 and 100 notes to discontinue after Nov 30

After the surprising announcement by India’s Narendra Modi to ban 500 and 100 rupee notes, millions of Indian rushed towards banks to exchange their big bucks to smaller denomination notes.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 01:14pm

Pakistan

96pc of Baloch people to benefit from CPEC

ISLAMABAD: Spokesman for Balochistan government Anwar Kakar has said about 96 per cent people of Balochistan will benefit from CPEC project.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 01:11pm

Pakistan

Pak women entrepreneurs in China

KARACHI: A delegation of Pakistan's women entrepreneurs is currently visiting China to explore new avenues with their Chinese counterparts.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 01:09pm

Top News

Erdogan due in Islamabad on Nov 16, set to address Parliament

ISLAMABAD: President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan is visiting Pakistan on November 16-17 on invitation of President Mamnoon Hussain, the Foreign Office said on Monday.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 01:07pm

Asia

EU ministers seek 'strong partnership' with Trump

BRUSSELS: European Union foreign ministers insisted on Sunday they expected good relations with Donald Trump, after a crisis meeting that Britain, France and Hungary snubbed in a move that exposed rifts over the US president-elect.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 01:03pm

Pakistan

ICTs in transport domain opens doors to investment

ISLAMABAD: The unprecedented uptake of mobile broadband has opened doors to innovative business ventures and Pakistan has witnessed some instant hits in transport domain with world known service providers are entering into Pakistan to facilitate commuters

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:53pm

Pakistan

Start of trade activity at Gwadar to help revitalize Pak economy

PESHAWAR: The leading industrialists and politicians Monday said that commencement of trade activities from Gwadar Port under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would help revitalize the economy of the Pakistan besides further enhancing the country&#

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:49pm

Asia

'Dealmaker' Trump an opportunity for Europe: UK's Johnson

BRUSSELS: US President-elect Donald Trump is a man Britain and the European Union can do business with, British foreign minister Boris Johnson said Monday, amid sharp EU divisions over the tycoon's upset election win.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:46pm

Pakistan

Market rates of bullion in Lahore

LAHORE: Following bullion rates were received from markets here on Monday 2016:%D«ULLION (PER 10 GRAM)%D%A=====================%D%AGOLD TEZABI-24 CT------43381.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:43pm

Asia

German ruling coalition backs FM Steinmeier as president

BERLIN: Germany's ruling coalition has backed Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier as the country's next president, party sources said Monday, paving the way for a sharp critic of Donald Trump to become head of state.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:40pm

Asia

Chelsea Manning asks Obama for reduced sentence

NEW YORK: Imprisoned transgender soldier Chelsea Manning, who is serving 35 years behind bars for leaking classified US documents, has asked President Barack Obama to reduce her sentence before he leaves office, reports said.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:37pm

Asia

DR Congo prime minister resigns

KINSHASA: Congolese Prime Minister Augustin Matata Ponyo resigned Monday to make way for an opposition figure to take his place following talks aimed at averting a political crisis.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:36pm

Pakistan

Zahid Hamid to attend high-level meeting 'COP-22' in Morocco

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Climate Change Zahid Hamid will attend a high-level ministerial meetings "COP-22" on Monday.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:30pm

Top News

Pakistan fully capable to defend its soil against any aggression: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has expressed his profound grief and sorrow over the loss of precious human lives in the latest violation of the Line of Control (LoC) by the Indian forces.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:27pm

Front Top News

Trump not to take salary as the US President

WASHINGTON: Republican billionaire Donald Trump said in an interview that he would forgo the $400,000 salary that comes with the US president's job.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:22pm

Real Estate

Pakistan to engage China in joint oil, gas projects

KARACHI: Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) focuses on infrastructure development, his country also hopes that the project could be a driver for joint oil and gas projec

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:21pm

Life & Style

The Simpsons sorry about predicting Donald Trump presidency

“The Simpsons” stole the limelight last week after the animation show correctly predicted the emergence of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States of America (USA), years before Trump really did became the President.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 11:50am

Front Top News

Ephedrine case: LHC orders removal of Ali Musa Gilani’s name from ECL

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday ordered the removal of Ali Musa Gillani’s name from Exit Control List (ECL) in the ephedrine quota case.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 11:33am

Energy

Oil pinned near three-month lows as gloom grows over OPEC

LONDON: Oil held steady around three-month lows on Monday, as the prospect of another year of oversupply and weak prices overshadowed chances that OPEC will reach a deal to cut output.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 11:03am

Financial

Sterling slips back below $1.25 as dollar rallies

LONDON: Sterling fell around 1 percent against the dollar on Monday, as the greenback followed U.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 11:01am

Commodities

Palm posts biggest fall in over 4 months, tracking Dalian

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell over 4 percent on Monday to post their biggest intraday drop in over four months, retreating from a four-year high in the previous session as they tracked weaker-performing rival oils on China's Dalian Com

Published 14 Nov, 2016 11:00am

Life & Style

Twinkle Khanna makes shocking confession about Rani Mukerji

Actress Twinkle Khanna and hubby Akshay Kumar has recently graced the second episode of popular celebrity chat show Koffee with Karan.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 10:44am

Sports

Umar Akmal left red-faced after Twitter blunder

Pakistani batsman Umar Akmal is known for his controversies and scandals off the field more than his

Published 14 Nov, 2016 10:44am

Pakistan

PESCO notifies power suspension

PESHAWAR: Due to maintenance work power supply will remain suspended from 132 KV Peshawar University Grid Station on 15th No

Published 14 Nov, 2016 10:16am

Pakistan

Market rates of bullion in Multan

MULTAN: Following bullion rates were received from markets here on Monday,2016.

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Published 14 Nov, 2016 10:15am

Financial

Hong Kong stocks extend losses on Trump fears

HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks tumbled again Monday, hit by worries over Donald Trump's presidency and expectations for

Published 14 Nov, 2016 09:50am

Europe

FM Steinmeier poised to be Germany's next president

BERLIN: Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier is poised to become Germany's next president, after the two main pa

Published 14 Nov, 2016 09:47am

Asia

Modi promises to ease cash crunch

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged Indians to give him more time to resolve a cash crisis that foll

Published 14 Nov, 2016 09:44am

Industries & Sectors

KE seeks 83 paisa cut in power tariff for Oct

ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) will take up K-Electric (KE) petition on November 22 to

Published 14 Nov, 2016 09:39am

Energy

China Oct crude oil output drops to lowest since May 2009

BEIJING: China's daily crude oil production in October fell to the lowest in more than seven years, statistics burea

Published 14 Nov, 2016 09:18am

Financial

China stocks rise on better-than-expected fixed-asset growth; Hong Kong falls

SHANGHAI: Chinese stocks started the week on a firm note Monday, backed by better-than-expected growth in fixed-asset in

Published 14 Nov, 2016 09:17am

Financial

JGBs edge down, take cues from slumping Treasuries

TOKYO: Japanese government bonds edged down on Monday, taking their cue from U.S. Treasuries, with benchmark 10-year JGB

Published 14 Nov, 2016 09:12am

North America

Trump shapes White House, hires establishment figure, firebrand

WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump was weighing contenders for other top jobs in his administration after choosing

Published 14 Nov, 2016 08:52am

Asia

China's Xi tells Trump cooperation is only choice

BEIJING/WASHINGTON: Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. President-elect Donald Trump that cooperation was the only ch

Published 14 Nov, 2016 08:44am

Asia

China's Xi tells Trump cooperation is only choice

BEIJING/WASHINGTON: Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. President-elect Donald Trump that cooperation was the only ch

Published 14 Nov, 2016 08:43am

Energy

Oil steady near multi-month lows on OPEC output record, US rig count

TOKYO: Oil prices were little changed on Monday near multi-month lows, dragged down by worries about oversupply as OPEC

Published 14 Nov, 2016 08:39am

Europe

Italy's Renzi suggests he may not stay on if referendum fails

ROME: Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi suggested on Monday that he may not stay on if a referendum on constitutional

Published 14 Nov, 2016 08:29am

Life & Style

Indian actress Rekha found dead in her apartment

Popular regional film and TV actress Rekha Mohan was found dead in her apartment on Saturday. The 45-year-old actor was

Published 14 Nov, 2016 07:57am

Financial

Asian markets hit by Trump fears, weak yen lifts Tokyo

HONG KONG: Japanese stocks soared Monday as the dollar hit a four-month high against the yen on expectations of sharper

Published 14 Nov, 2016 07:00am

Financial

Tokyo shares up at break on weak yen

TOKYO: Tokyo stocks jumped Monday morning as a weaker yen lifted exporters with traders buoyed by upbeat Japanese growth

Published 14 Nov, 2016 06:55am

Financial

Hong Kong stocks extend losses in morning session

HONG KONG: Shares in Hong Kong fell more than one percent in the morning session Monday, extending last week's losse

Published 14 Nov, 2016 06:52am

World Top News

China's Xi, Trump agree to meet 'at an early date': CCTV

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping and the US president-elect Donald Trump agreed in a telephone call Monday to meet

Published 14 Nov, 2016 06:46am

Afghan refugees' repatriation: Parliamentary parties' leaders meet today to devise new policy

Leader of parliamentary parties and government representatives will meet today (Monday) to devise a new policy on issue of Afghan refugees' repatriation to their home country.