News Archives for Latest - 2017-01-04

Life & Style

BMW, Intel, Mobileye to test 40 driverless cars in H2 2017

BERLIN: BMW's alliance with Intel and Mobileye aims to put a fleet of around 40 self-driving test vehicles on the road in the second half of this year, the companies said.

Updated 09 May, 2018 10:02pm

Business & Economy

FBR invites tax proposals for upcoming budget

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has formally initiated process for formulation of proposals for the budget of upcoming financial year 2017-18.

Updated 25 May, 2017 10:24am

Commodities

Gold hits near 4-week high as dollar retreats, demand surges

NEW YORK/LONDON: Gold rose to the highest in nearly four weeks on Wednesday as the dollar edged back from a 14-year peak and physical demand from major consumers China and India increased.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 08:46pm

Financial

Stocks hold gains after Fed minutes; dollar down

NEW YORK: Stock indexes around the world gained on Wednesday, bolstered by upbeat global economic data and by minutes from the Federal Reserve's December meeting, which showed policymakers thought the U.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 08:44pm

Sports

Tennis: Federer loses to teenager Zverev

PERTH: Roger Federer's comeback from injury struck its first hurdle on Wednesday when he was beaten by teenager Alexander Zverev at the mixed teams Hopman Cup in Perth, but the Swiss champion remained upbeat.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 08:41pm

Europe

Turkey identifies Istanbul gunman, makes new arrests

ANKARA: Turkey said Wednesday it had identified the gunman behind the New Year's massacre on an elite Istanbul nightclub that killed 39, as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned the attack aimed to polarise Turkish society.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 08:41pm

Europe

Turkey warns Syria talks at risk over truce violations

BEIRUT: Turkey warned Wednesday that a new round of Syria peace talks was at risk, accusing President Bashar al-Assad's government of violating a fragile truce it brokered with Russia last week.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 08:39pm

Sports

Golf: S.African former pro Westner commits suicide -- police

JOHANNESBURG: South African former golfer Wayne Westner, who won the South African Open in 1988 and 1991, shot himself dead in front of his wife on Wednesday, police said.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 08:39pm

General News

PTI itself has changed lawyers in Panama case, should not criticise others: Khurram

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Commerce Engr Khurram Dastgir Khan Wednesday said the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) itself had changed its lawyers in the Panama Papers case and it should not criticise others.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 08:36pm

Pakistan Top News

WB makes loan arrangements for Tarbela Dam

ISLAMABAD: Country Director World Bank (WB) Patchamuthu Illangovan Wednesday informed Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar that loans have been arranged for the Tarbela Dam 5th Extension Hydropower Project.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 08:36pm

General News

Imran admitted before SC PTI has no evidence: Abid

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Water and Power Abid Sher Ali Wednesday said PTI chief Imran Khan had admitted before the Supreme Court that his party had no evidence on the Panama Papers.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 08:33pm

General News

PTI repeating old baseless narratives: Talal

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-N Member of the National Assembly Talal Chaudhry Wednesday said the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) was repeating its old baseless narratives before the new bench of the Supreme Court hearing the Panama Papers case.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 08:32pm

Front Top News

Panama Papers case is in final phase: Khawaja Asif

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Defence, Water and Power Khawaja Muhammad Asif Wednesday said the Panama Papers case was in the final phase and the government would accept the Supreme Court's decision in the case.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 08:31pm

Sports

Tennis: Selfie surprise for Djokovic, Murray battles through

DOHA: Novak Djokovic eased through to the quarter-finals of the Qatar Open on Wednesday and was then shocked by opponent Horacio Zeballos who took a selfie of the pair on court.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 08:31pm

General News

CM chairs meeting of SIDB

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pervez Khattak on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the Board of Directors of Small Industrial Development Board that approved 10% increase in salaries and award of one bonus to the employees working in Woodwork Ce

Published 04 Jan, 2017 08:30pm

General News

CM takes notice of aerial firing

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday took notice of a news telecast by media regarding aerial firing in a ceremony in Sheikhupura and sought report from DPO Sheikhupura in this regard.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 08:29pm

General News

CM suspends MS Jinnah Hospital

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday ordered immediate suspension of Medical Superintendent Jinnah Hospital on non-provision of proper treatment to female patient of Kasur in the hospital.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 08:28pm

Industry

Volkswagen CEO to stay away from Detroit auto show

BERLIN: Volkswagen chief executive Matthias Mueller will miss the Detroit auto show next week, the German carmaker said on Wednesday, amid uncertainty over its chances of settling a U.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 08:27pm

Commodities

Soybeans rally on bargain buying; corn, wheat also firm

CHICAGO: US soybean futures rose 1.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 05:24pm

Managed Funds

Euro zone yields steady after inflation-induced spike

LONDON: Euro zone bond yields steadied after a recent increase on Wednesday as investors digested more data confirming rising inflation across the region.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 05:22pm

Financial

Britain's FTSE steadies near record high, Next slumps

LONDON: Britain's top share index closed slightly firmer and near a record high on Wednesday as a rally in housebuilders was offset by a slump in retailers after Next issued a profit warning.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 05:20pm

Money & Banking

UniCredit investor Cariverona still undecided on cash call

MILAN: The Cariverona foundation has still not made up its mind whether it will underwrite the 13 billion euro rights issue of Italy's UniCredit, a foundation source said on Wednesday.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 05:17pm

Commodities

US Cash Grains-Corn, soy basis bids mostly steady as sales stay light

CHICAGO: Spot basis bids for corn and soybeans were steady to narrowly mixed in the US Midwest on Wednesday, underpinned by a slow pace of farmer sales, grain merchants said.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 05:14pm

Financial

European stocks downbeat before Fed minutes

LONDON: European stock markets mostly eased Wednesday as traders awaited clues from the Federal Reserve on the outlook for US interest rates.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 05:08pm

Financial

Strong reports from GM, Delta lift US stocks

NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks rose early Wednesday following a bullish December auto sales report from General Motors and a solid performance report from Delta that lifted airlines.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 05:07pm

Money & Banking

JP Morgan tops investment banking for 8th straight year

LONDON: JP Morgan kept its top spot for investment banking fees for the eighth year in a row in 2016, grabbing market share at the expense of rivals including Goldman Sachs, Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Deutsche Bank.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 04:55pm

Pakistan Top News

Work on 300 MW power plant in Gwadar to begin in March: Ahsan

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms, Prof.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 04:51pm

Money & Banking

Prices rise and businesses grow, but ECB probably not for turning

FRANKFURT: A sharp rebound in euro zone inflation and a better-than-expected business outlook are certain to fire up demands from some hardliners for the European Central Bank to choke off it ultra-generous monetary policy.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 04:27pm

World

Euro zone revival carries sting in tail

LONDON: The euro zone's belated economic revival could carry a sting in the tail.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 04:26pm

Commodities

CBOT Trends-Wheat steady-up 1 cent, corn up 1-2, soybeans up 3-4

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

Published 04 Jan, 2017 04:22pm

Financial

C$ jumps to near 3-week high amid upbeat global data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a near three-week high against its US counterpart on Wednesday, together with gains for other commodity-linked currencies after upbeat global economic data.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 04:19pm

Commodities

Raw sugar hits 1-1/2 month high, coffee jumps

LONDON: Raw sugar hit a 1-1/2 month high on Wednesday on sustained concerns of a cane shortage in India, the world's second-largest producer, while coffee jumped on currency strength in major producers Vietnam and Brazil.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 04:18pm

Industry

German car sales rise the most since 2009, seen faltering in 2017

FRANKFURT/BERLIN: German car sales grew the most in seven years in 2016, the VDA industry association said, but analysts expect the expansion to grind to a halt this year amid a weakening economy and rising petrol prices.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 04:16pm

World

Morocco GDP rises 1.2pc yr/yr in Q4, to expand 3.9pc in Q1

RABAT: Morocco's economy grew 1.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 04:13pm

Money & Banking

Chile's central bank says it will not issue new bonds in 2017

SANTIAGO: Chile's central bank said on Wednesday it has no plans to issue new bonds in 2017, choosing instead to issue promissory notes to partially "absorb" maturing debt in order to manage liquidity in the local market.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 04:08pm

Financial

Wall St opens higher as banks, discretionary stocks rise

NEW YORK: US stocks rose on Wednesday, extending gains into the second trading day of the new year, helped by advances in consumer discretionary and bank stocks.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 04:07pm

Energy

Libya's oil output close to 700,000 bpd

TRIPOLI: Libya's oil production is close to 700,000 barrels per day after the restart of two major oil fields, an official from the NOC state energy company said on Wednesday.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 04:03pm

Commodities

Copper rises as dollar rally fizzles, China plans rail expansion

LONDON: Copper rose on Wednesday as the dollar retreated from a 14-year high and Chinese plans to add 2,100 km (746 miles) of track to its railway network this year bolstered demand expectations.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 04:02pm

Financial

Yields inch up for second day ahead of Fed minutes

NEW YORK: US Treasury debt yields edged higher on Wednesday for a second straight day in quiet trading as they continued to benefit from increased market appetite for risk with the rise in stocks and oil prices as well as an improving global economic envi

Published 04 Jan, 2017 04:00pm

Commodities

Gold hits near 4-week high as dollar retreats, demand surges

LONDON: Gold touched a near-four week high on Wednesday as the dollar edged back from a 14-year peak and physical demand from major consumers China and India increased.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 03:57pm

Financial

South Africa's rand firms as dollar retreats, stocks down

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa's rand firmed on Wednesday as the US dollar fell against a basket of currencies, with investors cautious about increasing bets on the greenback before getting fresh clues on the US economy and the timing of interest rate ris

Published 04 Jan, 2017 03:57pm

Financial

TSX extends 20-month high; financials, industrials rise

TORONTO: Canada's main stock index rose to a fresh 20-month high on Wednesday as financial and industrial shares led a broad-based rally and Encana Corp jumped on an improved outlook.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 03:53pm

Business & Economy

NA body agrees on reconstruction plan for revival of PSM

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly standing committee on industries and production on Wednesday agreed on reconstruction plan for the revival of Pakistan Steel Mill (PSM) proposed by Privatization Commission.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 03:38pm

SBP auctions MTBs of Rs 251.186bn

KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday sold Government of Pakistan Market Treasury Bills (MTBs) worth Rs 251.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 03:36pm

Pakistan Top News

Imran admitted levelling allegations without evidence: Marriyum

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb Wednesday said PTI Chairman Imran Khan had admitted before the court that his job was just to level allegations without having any evidence.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 03:35pm

Financial

Gulf stock listings nosedive in 2016: report

KUWAIT CITY: Stock markets in the energy-rich Gulf saw a sharp drop in the number of initial public offerings in 2016, as well as the value of listings, a report said Wednesday.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 02:24pm

Sports

Impressive Wawrinka moves into quarters

BRISBANE: Reigning US Open champion Stan Wawrinka was in impressive form as he saw off Serbia's Viktor Troicki in straight sets to move into the quarter-finals of the Brisbane International Wednesday.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 02:24pm

Cricket

Sri Lanka set 507 to win

CAPE TOWN: South Africa declared their second innings on 224 for seven on the third day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at Newlands on Wednesday.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 01:56pm

Sports

Federer loses to teenager Zverev

PERTH: Roger Federer's comeback from injury struck its first hurdle on Wednesday when he was beaten by teenager Alexander Zverev at the mixed teams Hopman Cup in Perth.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 01:54pm

World Top News

Trump again raises doubt that Russia hacked US election

WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday again cast doubt on US intelligence findings that Russia hacked the presidential election, repeating WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's assertion that leaked information damaging to Democrats did n

Published 04 Jan, 2017 01:51pm

General News

CJP takes notice of torture on minor, calls report from Registrar IHC

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Mian Saqib Nisar has taken notice of torture on minor maid servant working in the house of Additional District and Sessions Judge, Islamabad, Raja Khurram Ali Khan.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 01:17pm

Pakistan

BISP playing vital role in eradicating poverty: President

ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain Wednesday said Benazir Income Support Porgramme (BISP) was playing an important role in eradicating poverty which was also being acknowledged at international level.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 01:08pm

Pakistan

Govt to strengthen links between S&T centers, production sector: Rana Tanveer

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Rana Tanveer Hussain Wednesday said that government was committed to strengthen linkage between centers of S&T and production sector for economic development of the country.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 01:08pm

Markets

Bullion Prices on Wednesday

KARACHI: Following were the Bullion Prices in Karachi and Multan on Wednesday.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 01:06pm

Business & Economy

Tea import reduces 7.55pc in five months

ISLAMABAD: Tea import into the country reduced by 7.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 12:38pm

Business & Economy

Mobile phone import falls 14.2pc in Jul-Nov

ISLAMABAD: The import of mobile phones fell by 14.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 12:36pm

Pakistan

Sardar Yousuf for raising Kashmir issue at every forum

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Sardar Muhammad Yousuf Wednesday stressed the need for raising Kashmir issue at every forum to help its early resolution in accordance with the wishes of Kashmiri people.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 12:34pm

Business & Economy

Shipping activity at Port Qasim

KARACHI: Four ships C.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 12:31pm

Cricket

Wahab admits bowling failure against Australia

Pakistan series against Australia has been a sad state of affairs for the Team Misbah, with the visitors already have lost the series 2-0, no progress has been made in particular by the bowling unit to stop the Aussies batting onslaught.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 12:11pm

Industries & Sectors

PM orders maximum relief for gas consumers

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday directed the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources to ensure maximum relief to gas consumers.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 11:18am

General News

Tax amnesty be given to investors in Gwadar

ISLAMABAD: Balochistan Government in a bid to attract investors from all across the country has devised an amnesty scheme and has also sent summary to the Federal Government in this regard.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 11:17am

Industries & Sectors

5 PFC trade delegations to explore European market this month

LAHORE: The Pakistan Furniture Council, an apex body of furniture sector, will send five high-level delegations comprising leading furniture exporters and importers to European countries for promotion of trade links through mutual collaboration in areas o

Published 04 Jan, 2017 11:10am

Markets

Market rates of bullion in Multan

MULTAN: Following bullion rates were received from markets here on Wednesday.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 11:05am

Business & Economy

Pakistan, Malaysia negotiating reduction in tariff line duties

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Malaysia are negotiating to further reduce duties on existing and additional tariff lines under Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to facilitate businesses of both countries.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 11:05am

Pakistan Top News

RECORDER REPORT-PSX close of day

KARACHI: Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) 100 index closed lower on Wednesday having 48704.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 10:55am

General News

CM Sindh wants issuance of CNICs before census

KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to approach the federal government to mobilize special teams of NADRA to issue Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) to people of rural areas of the province before the upcoming housing census.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 10:50am

Cricket

Afridi sounds like a politician in his New Year's message

Pakistan all rounder Shahid Afridi, remains one of the biggest superstars in world cricket, who enjoys a massive national and international fan following to back his stardom.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 10:19am

Football

Zidane celebrates flawless year at Madrid

MADRID: The relentless demands for success at Real Madrid have cost many high-profile and heavily experienced coaches their jobs, but Zinedine Zidane has made the move into senior management look serene as he celebrates a year in charge as a European and

Published 04 Jan, 2017 10:17am

Pakistan Top News

PC urged to complete ongoing privatization transactions timely

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar urged Privatization Commission (PC) to undertake all necessary measures to complete the ongoing privatization transactions timely in accordance with processes defined in the Privatization Commission

Published 04 Jan, 2017 10:12am

Featured Photos

Hot Air Balloons and Pagodas at Bagan by Christopher Markisz

Christopher Markisz aka Dub Sonata is a talented self-taught photographer, musician and songwriter from Oakland, who currently based in New York City.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 09:58am

Featured Photos

Vibrant Sky By The Dock - Christopher Markisz

Christopher Markisz aka Dub Sonata is a talented self-taught photographer, musician and songwriter from Oakland, who currently based in New York City.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 09:55am

Featured Photos

Mesmerizing Landscapes by Christopher Markisz

Photo Credit : Christopher Markisz%Dhristopher Markisz aka Dub Sonata is a talented self-taught photographer, musician and songwriter from Oakland, who currently based in New York City.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 09:52am

Featured Photos

Gorgeous Landscape Photography by Davey Gravy

Photo Credit : Davey Gravy%Davey Gravy is a talented self-taught photographer, filmmaker, painter and artist based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 09:46am

Featured Photos

Beautiful Portraits by David Schermann

Photo Credit : David Schermann%David Schermann is a talented 24-year old self taught photographer and artist based in Vienna, Austria.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 09:42am

Featured Photos

The Drum Thing: Incredible Music Photography by Deirdre OCallaghan

Photo Credit : Deirdre O'Callaghan%Deirdre OCallaghan is a talented freelance photographer and musical artist, who was born in 1970 in County Cork, Ireland, lived in London and currently resides in Santa Monica, California.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 09:40am

Featured Photos

Good and Bad Superheroes by Agan Harahap III/III

Photo Credit : Agan Harahap%Dgan Harahap is a talented 36-year-old photographer, retoucher and artist currently based in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 09:37am

Featured Photos

Good and Bad Superheroes by Agan Harahap II/III

Photo Credit : Agan Harahap%Dgan Harahap is a talented 36-year-old photographer, retoucher and artist currently based in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 09:35am

Sports

Serena follows sister Venus to Auckland exit

AUCKLAND: Serena Williams suffered a shock second-round defeat at the Auckland Classic Wednesday following her sister Venus's earlier withdrawal with an arm injury.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 09:34am

Featured Photos

Good and Bad Superheroes by Agan Harahap - I/III

Photo Credit : Agan Harahap%Dgan Harahap is a talented 36-year-old photographer, retoucher and artist currently based in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 09:33am

Front Top News

Zardari to attend Trump's inauguration

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairman and former President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari will attend the of President-elect Donald Trump later this month.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 09:33am

Life & Style

Bollywood outrage after Indian politicians blame women for mass molestation

Indian ministers, who said groping at New Year celebrations in Bangalore was caused by women dressing like Westerners, have caused outrage.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 09:30am

Miscellaneous

Decision time: Print notes or cut subsidies

Electricity tariffs should be going down pretty soon.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 09:29am

Financial

European stock markets rise at open

LONDON: Europe's main stock markets rose at the start of trading on Wednesday following gains across much of Asia.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 09:28am

Financial

Hong Kong closes flat, Shanghai ticks up

HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks closed flat Wednesday while Shanghai rose slightly following strong manufacturing data released the previous day, dealers said.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 09:26am

Miscellaneous

Steel: stealing the spotlight

It isnt just China.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 09:26am

Miscellaneous

Energy sector: The road ahead

Another year is upon us.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 09:25am

Miscellaneous

Allowing sugar exports

Last week, the Commerce Ministry gave sugar mills the green light to export 225,000MT of sugar, but without a subsidy.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 09:24am

Cricket

Yasir's hilarious reaction during the national anthem breaks the internet .

Pakistan leg spin prodigy Yasir Shah, has been having a rather quite season with the ball against the Australians, but that doesnt keep away the Swabi born from making news.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 08:44am

Cricket

Azhar, Younis lead Pakistan fightback after Aussies declare

SYDNEY: Azhar Ali and Younis Khan kept Pakistan afloat after rookie Peter Handscomb made it three centurions in Australia's big first innings declaration at the third Sydney Test on Wednesday.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 08:30am

Front Top News

Indian call centers skimming Americans through cyber fraud: NYT Report

WASHINGTON: India is becoming a major center for cyber fraud as its computer-savvy job seekers are being employed by call centers to scam Americans using fake US government identities.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 08:19am

Cricket

Ian Chappell slams veteran Younis Khan

Pakistani veteran batsman Younis Khan didnt have the best of the series by all accounts, as the countrys most successful run-maker in Test cricket has been struggling throughout the series against Australia.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 08:18am

Pakistan Top News

US describes Indus Waters Treaty model for peaceful cooperation

WASHINGTON: Describing the Indus Waters Treaty as a model for peaceful cooperation, the US State Department on Tuesday urged Pakistan and India to resolve their differences.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 08:16am

Front Top News

SC to hear Panamagate case on daily basis

ISLAMABAD: A new Supreme Court (SC) larger bench led by Justice Asif Saeed Khosa resumed the hearing of Panama Papers Leaks case on Wednesday.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 08:11am

North America

Hillary, Bill Clinton, George Bush to attend Trump inauguration

NEW YORK: Two months after her election loss, Hillary Clinton, the Democratic presidential candidate, plans to be in the crowd for the Jan 20 inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump in the capital city of Washington.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 08:10am

Life & Style

Kareena Kapoor preparing daughter Sara Ali Khan for her Bollywood debut

Saif Ali Khan's daughter Sara Ali Khan has reportedly been in-touch with step mom Kareena Kapoor Khan for her big Bollywood debut.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 08:08am

Europe

Turkey has identified Istanbul nightclub attacker: FM

ISTANBUL: Turkish authorities have identified the gunman responsible for the attack on an elite nightclub that killed 39 people celebrating New Year, the foreign minister said Wednesday.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 08:05am

Front Top News

PM, children have new counsel team

KHUDAYAR MOHLA%D%AISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his children Tuesday changed their legal team in the Panama Leaks case, which is being taken up by a larger bench of the Supreme Court.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 07:57am

Technology

Indian company turns CO2 into baking powder

An Indian company has been making big claims that it has found a way to capture and turn carbon dioxide from a coal-based boiler into baking powder.%D%A%D%A

Published 04 Jan, 2017 07:27am

Pakistan Top News

RECORDER REPORT-PSX mid day update

KARACHI: On Wednesday, until mid day, KSE-100 Index was at 48867.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 07:24am

Money & Banking

Spain's banks recover but toxic assets remain

MADRID: Hit by a severe crisis several years ago, Spain's banking sector has recovered but at a cost as thousands are laid off and it struggles to get rid of toxic assets.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 07:16am

Sports

Injury forces 'old' Venus out of Auckland

AUCKLAND: Venus Williams pulled out of the Auckland Classic with an arm injury Tuesday just hours after "feeling old" in overcoming unsung teenager Jade Lewis 7-6 (7/2), 6-2.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 07:14am

Asia

Myanmar commission denies abuses against Rohingya

YANGON: A commission probing violence in Myanmar's Rakhine State on Wednesday denied security forces had abused Rohingya, days after a video emerged showing police beating civilians from the Muslim minority.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 06:53am

North America

WikiLeaks urges leaks of departing Obama White House docs

WASHINGTON: WikiLeaks appealed Tuesday for leaked White House documents before President Barack Obama leaves office, as its founder Julian Assange again denied Russia was the source of hacked Democratic party emails that hurt Hillary Clinton's bid for

Published 04 Jan, 2017 06:48am

Industry

Global launch by Huawei of new mid-range smartphone

LAS VEGAS: Chinese electronics giant Huawei announced Tuesday a global launch of its mid-range Honor 6x smartphone which includes dual-lens camera technology and is aimed at young consumers.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 06:48am

Asia

Indian police investigate New Year sex attacks

BANGALORE: Indian police have filed a case after finding "credible" evidence that groups of men sexually assaulted women at a New Year's eve celebration, an incident that has sparked widespread outrage.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 06:41am

Financial

Tokyo shares jump higher on weaker yen

TOKYO: Tokyo shares ended sharply higher on Wednesday on the first trading day of 2017 with investor sentiment boosted by a weaker yen.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 06:40am

Front Top News

Obama moves to stop Trump gutting signature healthcare law

WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama will make a short but politically charged trip from the White House to Capitol Hill Wednesday, calling allied lawmakers to arms in defence of his signature healthcare reforms.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 06:39am

Cricket

Pakistan in trouble after Australia declare

SYDNEY: Pakistan were in early trouble after Australia called a halt to their massive first innings at 538 for eight on the second day of the third Test in Sydney on Wednesday.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 06:36am

Steps being taken to ensure good pharma manufacturing practices: ACS

Terming drug testing process as an essential requirement to save people from spurious and substandard drugs, Additional Chief Secretary Punjab Shamail Ahmad Khawaja on Tuesday said the Punjab government was going to take necessary measures to ensure good