News Archives for Latest - 2017-01-24

Asia

China energy firm expands in crisis-hit Brazil

RIO DE JANEIRO: China's State Grid signed a deal Tuesday to buy a majority stake in Brazil's electricity giant CPFL for $4.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 09:23pm

Europe

German Social Democrats endorse Schulz as chancellor candidate: Gabriel

BERLIN: Germany's Social Democrats chief Sigmar Gabriel on Tuesday said the party leadership had nominated former European Parliament head Martin Schulz to challenge Chancellor Angela Merkel in September's general elections.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 08:48pm

Sports

Tennis: Czechs make do without Berdych

PRAGUE: The Czech Republic will send a squad weakened by the loss of world number ten Tomas Berdych to face Australia in their Davis Cup first round encounter next month.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 08:40pm

Europe

British PM refuses historic opportunity to address Irish parliament

DUBLIN: British Prime Minister Theresa May has turned down a rare invitation to address the Irish parliament during an official visit scheduled for next week, her Irish counterpart Enda Kenny said on Tuesday.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 08:39pm

Europe

Bulgaria's new president sets snap vote for March 26

SOFIA: Bulgaria's new President Rumen Radev has set early general elections for March 26, his office announced Tuesday.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 08:38pm

North America

Trump asks Comey to stay as FBI director: media

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has asked FBI director James Comey to stay in his post, despite criticism for his actions during the presidential election which many Democrats say damaged Hillary Clinton's candidacy, media reports said Tuesday.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 08:36pm

General News

PML-N to accept Supreme Court decision: Zubair

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Privatization Muhammad Zubair on Tuesday said Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) haa full trust and believed in supreme judiciary of the country.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 08:21pm

General News

Dastgir briefs European Parliamentarians on improvements in Trade Regime of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Commerce Engineer Khurram Dastgir Khan, Tuesday said that Pakistan has taken several steps to improve conditions of productions besides making major achievements in terms of law and order improvement and human rights si

Published 24 Jan, 2017 07:15pm

Europe

Merkel won't face vote challenge from Gabriel

BERLIN: The head of Germany's Social Democrats on Tuesday abandoned an expected bid to challenge Chancellor Angela Merkel in September's general election, nominating former European Parliament speaker Martin Schulz instead.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 07:13pm

Life & Style

Meryl Streep breaks own record with 20th Oscar nomination

LOS ANGELES: US actress Meryl Streep on Tuesday was nominated for her 20th Academy Award, making her the most nominated performer in Oscars history and maintaining her reign as the queen of Hollywood.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 07:11pm

North America

Trump to announce Supreme Court nominee next week

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will announce next week his nominee to fill a vacant seat on the US Supreme Court -- a crucial decision that could shift the court's balance on major issues such as abortion.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 07:09pm

Europe

Airbus says entering 'dangerous phase' due to Brexit

LONDON: The operations boss of Airbus declared Tuesday that the European aerospace giant was entering a "dangerous phase" because of Brexit, which could complicate its free movement of staff and products.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 07:09pm

Europe

May critic says Brexit parliament role 'essential'

LONDON: One of Theresa May's harshest backbench critics said Tuesday she would not block start of Brexit negotiations in parliament, but warned the prime minister should not expect a free ride.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 07:07pm

Sports

RugbyU: French look to net shirt sponsor deal

MARCOUSSIS: France are seeking to rake in a sponsorship deal worth up to 10 million euros ($10.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 07:07pm

Football

Football: Barca chief relaxed despite Messi speculation

BARCELONA: Barcelona sporting director Robert Fernandez insists he is sure Lionel Messi will sign a new deal with the Catalan giants despite continued speculation over the five-time World Player of the Year's future.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 06:40pm

General News

CM orders removal of encroachments on KCR route

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has ordered the removal of encroachments on route of the Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) project and installation of barbed-wire-fence along it to make the project fit for launching.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 06:39pm

General News

Govt to accept verdict of SC on Panama Papers case: Tariq Fazal

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) Dr.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 06:36pm

General News

Shehbaz Sharif flays opponents

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif delivered a very thrilling speech and during his speech the audience raised slogans: "Long Live PM Nawaz Sharif", "Long Live CM Shehbaz Sharif", "Daikho Daikho Kon Aya-Shair Aya Shair Aya", "Shair Eikw

Published 24 Jan, 2017 06:34pm

General News

Amendments in companies Bill 2016, approves by NA Sub Committee: Chairman SECP

ISLAMABAD:Chairman Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP),Zafar Hijazi on Tuesday informed that Companies Bill, 2016 has been approved by the National Assembly sub committee on Finance.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 06:33pm

Energy

Europe Distillates-Diesel cracks edge higher, but heavy stocks loom

LONDON: Diesel refining margins in northwest Europe edged slightly higher on Tuesday, but large stocks in the ARA hub due to limited barge movement into inland locations capped margins.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 06:08pm

Money & Banking

Development bank EBRD readying northern Cyprus plans

LONDON: The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development says it is ready to invest in northern Cyprus, potentially for years, if a deal to unify the divided island can be reached.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 06:05pm

Industry

VW plant in Germany extends production stop

BERLIN: Volkswagen said it will halt production at one of its biggest auto-making factories in Germany on more days than originally planned because of shrinking demand for the Passat saloon and estate models.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 06:01pm

Financial

BT warning, poor earnings weigh on European shares; Generali rallies

LONDON: Europe's earnings season got off to a rocky start on Tuesday with profit warnings from BT Group and Aryzta sending their shares sharply lower.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 06:00pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan's economic reforms strategic, sustainable: WB

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) Tuesday termed Pakistan's economic reforms as strategic, relevant and sustainable.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 05:00pm

World Top News

Documents of three generations of Sharifs family submitted in SC: Musadiq

ISLAMABAD: Spokesman to Prime Minister Dr Musadiq Malik here Tuesday said income tax and wealth tax returns and financial documents of three generations of Sharif family were submitted in Supreme Court in Panama papers case.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 04:59pm

Business & Economy

Khurram briefs EU parliamentarians on improvements in Pakistan Trade Regime

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce, Engr.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 04:58pm

Money & Banking

South African reserve bank holds repo rate, warns of inflation risk

PRETORIA: South Africa's central bank kept its benchmark repo rate unchanged at 7 percent on Tuesday, in line with expectations, saying the near-term outlook of inflation has deteriorated while the domestic growth outlook remained constrained.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 04:40pm

Europe

Parliament must vote before UK can trigger Brexit, top court rules

LONDON: Prime Minister Theresa May must give parliament a vote before she can formally start Britain's exit from the European Union, the UK Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday, giving lawmakers who oppose her Brexit plans a shot at amending them.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 04:36pm

Asia

UN should continue to oversee Syrian peace process, says envoy

ASTANA: The Syrian peace process should remain guided by the United Nations and continue in Geneva, UN Special Representative for Syria Staffan de Mistura said on Tuesday, commenting on the negotiations in Astana.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 04:35pm

Financial

Wall St set to open flat as earnings season gathers pace

NEW YORK: Wall Street looked set to open little changed on Tuesday as investors assessed quarterly earnings, while seeking clarity on President Donald Trump's economic policies.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 04:35pm

World

Germany raises growth forecast for 2017 exports, imports

BERLIN: Germany expects both exports and imports to grow faster this year than previously forecast, a government source told Reuters on Tuesday, providing an optimistic outlook despite fears of protectionism under US President Donald Trump.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 04:34pm

Financial

Turkish lira will stick with FX underdog role

LONDON: Rate-setters passed up the chance to give the battered currency even a brief respite.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 04:34pm

Money & Banking

Nigeria holds main interest rate at 14pc

LAGOS: Nigeria's central bank held its benchmark interest rate at 14 percent on Tuesday, and kept its cash reserve ratios for commercial banks at 22.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 04:33pm

Football

Zidane dismisses Real criticism ahead of Cup clash at Celta

MADRID: Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane rounded on his team's detractors on Tuesday ahead of the King's Cup quarter-final second leg at Celta Vigo, saying their recent blip in form has been exaggerated.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 04:32pm

Money & Banking

HSBC to close 117 branches in Britain, cut 380 jobs

LONDON: HSBC said on Tuesday it plans to close 117 branches this year and will cut 380 roles in Britain to try to reduce costs.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 04:30pm

North America

FedEx CEO urges Trump to rethink trade, embrace China

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump should reconsider his positions on international trade and work to embrace China and its vast market, FedEx Corp CEO Fred Smith said on Tuesday, one day after Trump made good on his campaign pledge to pull out of the

Published 24 Jan, 2017 04:30pm

Financial

GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar steadies after stumble, Brexit ruling saps sterling

LONDON: The dollar and world stocks tip-toed higher on Tuesday, as signs of a revival of worldwide economic activity helped ease some of the caution triggered in recent days by US President Donald Trump's focus on protectionism over fiscal stimulus.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 04:29pm

World

S&P downgrades Rolls-Royce credit rating after bribery settlement

LONDON: Ratings agency S&P downgraded Rolls-Royce's long-term corporate credit rating on Tuesday, responding to news last week that the aero-engine maker would pay out 671 million pounds ($835 million) to settle a bribery investigation.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 04:29pm

Money & Banking

Czech central bank's FX cap exit likely in mid-2017

PRAGUE: The Czech central bank is likely to ditch its cap on the crown in mid-2017, board member Vojtech Benda said on Tuesday, reiterating the bank's outlook in a presentation published on its website.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 04:27pm

Financial

MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi continues rebound, Egypt pulls back

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia's stock market continued rebounding on Tuesday in a generally strong Gulf region, while a drop by shares in real estate firm Emaar Misr dragged down Egypt.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 04:26pm

Europe

Russian planes strike IS targets in Syria's Deir al-Zor

MOSCOW: Six Russian warplanes launched a coordinated strike on Islamic State targets in the Syrian province of Deir al-Zor, Russian news agencies reported on Tuesday, citing the Russian defence ministry.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 04:25pm

Industry

Bharti Airtel's profits plunge as India's price war bites

MUMBAI: Bharti Airtel, India's largest telecoms network operator, reported its lowest profit in four years as competition from a new rival hit revenues that were also affected by a cash crunch, after the federal government scrapped high-value banknote

Published 24 Jan, 2017 04:25pm

World

Brazil's current account deficit fell in 2016

BRASILIA: Brazil's central bank recorded a current account deficit of $23.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 04:24pm

Commodities

Aluminium hits 20-month peak on potential China capacity cuts

LONDON: Aluminium climbed to a 20-month peak on Tuesday after reports of potential capacity cuts in China while zinc touched a five-week high as funds remained bullish on the sector.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 04:23pm

Commodities

Raw sugar prices rise, coffee consolidates after climb

LONDON: Raw sugar futures were higher on Tuesday with technical buying helping the commodity to test a recent band of resistance, though news of a rise in production in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh helped to stall the advance.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 04:19pm

Pakistan

PM, President congratulate nation on first flight test of 'Ababeel'

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz and President Mamnoon Hussain congratulated the nation and Pakistan military forces on first flight test of SSM ABABEEL that has a range of 2200 km.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 02:49pm

Pakistan Top News

Pakistan successfully tests 'Ababeel' ballistic missile

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan successful conducted first flight test of Surface-to-Surface Ballistic Missile (SSM) "Ababeel" with a maximum rage of 2200 KM.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 02:45pm

Sports

Ready to Rumble: Undertaker, Goldberg and Lesnar come face to face

Monday Night Raw was a feast for the eye for all the WWE fans, after Goldberg, Brock Lesnar and the Undertaker stood face-to-face at the center of the ring, a sign of what we might see in this upcoming Royal Rumble.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 02:38pm

Markets

Prices of fruits, vegetables remain stable

ISLAMABAD: The prices of fruits and vegetables overall remained stable with minor fluctuation in some items in the federal capital here on Tuesday.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 02:18pm

Pakistan

Imran to find nothing on Panama issue: Marvi Memon

HYDERABAD: Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Marvi Memon has said that PTI Chief Imran Khan would find nothing in Panama case and Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and his family surely come out successfully from this baseless issue.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 02:17pm

Pakistan

President for promotion of Islamic calligraphy to further strengthen unity

ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain Tuesday stressed upon promotion and revival of Islamic calligraphy, alluding to its binding impacts upon deepening the bonds of unity and harmony among the Muslim Ummah.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 02:16pm

Front Top News

Saad asks PTI chief to avoid destabilizing country

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique on Tuesday said that Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan was fulfilling the evil designs of enemies and asked him to avoid destabilizing the country.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 02:14pm

Pakistan

Dar reviews matters related to privatization

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting which reviewed matters related to privatization here at the Ministry of Finance on Tuesday.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 02:13pm

Markets

Bullion Prices on Tuesday

Gold Tezabi 24 CT Rs. 43328.00%D%A%D%ASilver Tezabi Rs. 651.42

Published 24 Jan, 2017 02:12pm

Pakistan

Dastgir calls for promoting positive image of Pakistan in Europe

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Engr.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 02:10pm

Arts

Jackie Chan teams up with Bollywood for 'Kung Fu Yoga'

MUMBAI: What do you get when Hong Kong martial arts expert Jackie Chan collaborates with a host of Indian film actors? An action-adventure movie titled "Kung Fu Yoga" of course.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 01:09pm

Front Top News

Zardari seeks time for Trump, urges critics to not jump to conclusions

Former President of Pakistan and PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari has urged critics to give time to the newly elected American President Donald Trump and advised them from jumping to conclusions.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:53pm

Europe

British PM May to visit Turkey on Saturday

LONDON: Prime Minister Theresa May will visit Turkey on Saturday and meet President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a spokesman said on Tuesday, as the British leader seeks to prepare for post-Brexit trade deals.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:47pm

Financial

European stocks brush off Brexit court ruling

LONDON: European stock markets rebounded slightly on Tuesday, with London higher and sterling steady as traders brushed aside a Brexit court ruling.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:46pm

World Top News

UN seeks nearly $5bn for Syria refugees

HELSINKI: UN agencies and aid groups appealed on Tuesday for $4.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:41pm

Industry

China's Alibaba quarterly revenue surges 54pc to $7.7bn

BEIJING: Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba said Tuesday its revenues leapt 54 percent year-on-year for the quarter ended in December, spurred by rapid growth in Chinese online shopping.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:40pm

Front Top News

Sania Nishtar still in the run as Hungarian scrapped from WHO top job list

%D%AGENEVA: Former Hungarian health minister Miklos Szocska has been cut from a list of candidates to head the World Health Organization, leaving just five in the running, the UN agency said Tuesday.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:39pm

Cricket

Misbah reveals why he didn't quit the game

Pakistan Test skipper Misbah ul Haq, has been under fire after the side dismal show Down Under, losing all their matches against New Zealand and Australia.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:37pm

Front Top News

US sent $221mn to Palestinians in Obama's last hour

ISLAMABAD: Officials say the Obama administration in its waning hours defied Republican opposition and quietly released $221 million to the Palestinian Authority that his party members (GOP) had been blocking in the Congress.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 11:38am

Pakistan Top News

RECORDER REPORT-PSX close of day

KARACHI: Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) 100 index closed higher on Tuesday having 49968.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 11:14am

Europe

Court ruling will not change Brexit timetable

LONDON: Britain still intends to start talks on leaving the European Union by the end of March, despite a Supreme Court ruling that the government must first obtain parliamentary approval, Downing Street said Tuesday.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 11:06am

Pakistan Top News

PML-N making real 'Naya Pakistan': PM Nawaz

MULTAN: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Tuesday said the Pakistan Muslim League was making the real "New Pakistan" by undertaking mega development projects to serve the masses.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 11:04am

Life & Style

Popular Bollywood celebrities 'now and then'

A lot of Bollywood celebrities have been in industry for past many years, while some has aged gracefully while few had difficult time to keep a check on their looks.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 11:01am

North America

Obama didnt use tax-payers money for household expenses at White House

Former president of the United States, Barack Obama has revealed that he paid for items of his and his familys personal use from his own pocket during his stay at the White House.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 10:54am

Pakistan Top News

Pakistan stocks hit record-high of 50,050

KARACHI: Pakistan's benchmark index briefly touched a record high level of 50,050.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 10:38am

Cricket

Azhars fate to be decided after Australia ODIs: Shahryar Khan

Pakistans One Day International (ODI) skipper Azhar Alis stint as the leader is once again in jeopardy, after the green shirts lose the fourth ODI against Australia, and with that the ongoing series.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 10:31am

Industries & Sectors

Textile sector receives Rs162bn package to enhance exports

ISLAMABAD: Rs162 billion for the modernization and development of textile sector was a big achievement for the Ministry of Textile in the year 2016.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 10:29am

Industries & Sectors

Pakistanis to get mobile bank account facility by 2019

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Dr Syed Ismail Shah on Tuesday said that efforts were underway to open bank accounts on mobile through which the people would be able to open mobile bank accounts till 2019.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 10:23am

Asia

Indian troops claim killing three suspected rebels in IoK

%D%ASRINAGAR: Police and troops claimed killing three suspected rebels in two separate gunbattles in Indian-occupied Kashmir on Tuesday, one of them near the de facto border with Pakistan.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 10:03am

Cricket

World Cup champs get their medals after 30 years

The 1987 World Cup winning squad of Australia was finally presented with their medals, 30 years after winning the trophy, during a medal distribution ceremony at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Sunday, at the innings break on the fourth one-day interna

Published 24 Jan, 2017 09:01am

Front Top News

Panamagate case: JI Counsel irks SC

ISLAMABAD: The judges at the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Tuesday expressed their displeasure when the JI counsel referred to Syed Zafar Ali Shah case.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 08:46am

Financial

Russian rouble gains on weaker dollar, tax payments

MOSCOW: The Russian rouble opened slightly stronger on Tuesday, helped by a weaker dollar and looming tax payments.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 08:46am

Money & Banking

HDFC Bank Q3 profit up 15pc, beats estimates

MUMBAI: HDFC Bank Ltd, India's third-biggest lender by assets, on Tuesday reported a 15 percent rise in third-quarter net profit, above analyst estimates, due to higher interest and fee income.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 08:45am

Technology

Artificial alien life-forms now made in labs

All life that exists on earth has a primal code that remains unchanged, a DNA code constituent of four letter, namely G,T,C and A, they are molecules that end pairing in the DNA helix creating life, all of it as we know it. %D%A%D%A

Published 24 Jan, 2017 08:45am

Life & Style

Here's how Sunny Leone defends Trump as a new US President

Actress Sunny Leone believes that US majority population has voted for Donald Trump for some good reason and people should now trust him.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 08:43am

Front Top News

Australia opens door to China in push to save TPP

SYDNEY: Australia said Tuesday it was working to recast the Trans-Pacific Partnership without the United States and opened the door for China to sign up after President Donald Trump ditched the huge trade pact.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 08:21am

Football

Give Egyptians something to celebrate: Elmohamady

PORT-GENTIL: Ahmed Elmohamady knows what it takes to win the Africa Cup of Nations and the Hull City man is quietly confident that Egypt can go all the way again on their long-awaited return to the tournament.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 08:13am

Front Top News

PM inaugurates Multan Metro Bus project

MULTAN: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has inaugurated Multan Metro Bus Service today (Tuesday).

Published 24 Jan, 2017 07:59am

Industry

Samsung says Q4 profits up 50pc despite Note7 recall

SEOUL: Samsung Electronics' profits leaped in the fourth quarter, it said Tuesday, despite the humiliating Galaxy Note 7 recall that hammered the reputation of the world's largest smartphone maker.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 07:54am

Sports

Wawrinka into semis with bad-tempered win

MELBOURNE: Stan Wawrinka mastered former finalist Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in straight sets to reach his third Australian Open semi-final after a mid-match argument on Tuesday.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 07:51am

Financial

Tokyo stocks dip on Trump protectionism fears

TOKYO: Tokyo stocks slipped Tuesday as exporters were hit by a yen rally, fuelled by concerns over President Donald Trump's global trade plans and comments from his Treasury Secretary pick over a stronger dollar.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 07:46am

Pakistan Top News

RECORDER REPORT-PSX mid day update

KARACHI: On Tuesday, until mid day, KSE-100 Index was at 49913.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 07:45am

Life & Style

Shah Rukh Khan's 'Raees' promotion turns deadly, one dies in commotion

As a part of the promotional strategy of his upcoming film Raees, Shah Rukh Khan took a train ride from Mumbai to Delhi, and reached the Vadodara station, Gujrat on Monday night.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 07:45am

Cricket

Dilshan, Russouw and Moeen Ali in PSL blanket

The replacement draft for the upcoming second edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) was held at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), Lahore.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 07:42am

North America

Trump's State pick OK'd by panel, goes to full Senate vote

WASHINGTON: A US Senate panel greenlighted President Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state, former oil executive Rex Tillerson, clearing the way for his confirmation vote by the full chamber.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 07:38am

Cricket

Hot shot Warner happy to rest for tough India test

SYDNEY: Australia's player of the year David Warner has welcomed a rest before touring India next month saying it's tough preparing for sub-continental conditions.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 07:36am

Miscellaneous

New firm data: Reading the pulse of economy

Congratulations! Green shoots are visible in the economy.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 07:09am

Miscellaneous

Tractor Exports: Incentives needed

The exports situation of the country is dire to say the least and any contributions that give a boost to waning exports should be welcomed.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 07:07am

Industries & Sectors

Listed companies: SECP suggests amendments to e-voting rules

RECORDER REPORT%D%AISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed that a licensed central depository or a share registrar and registered ballotter may be eligible to perform the functions of an intermediary for e-voting

Published 24 Jan, 2017 06:57am

Miscellaneous

The feel good factor

Pakistans economy went through a patch of low growth and high inflation era (FY08-14) mired with bleak security situation and energy shortages.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 06:54am

Miscellaneous

Gearing up for CPEC

The Planning Commissions silence over CPECs transparency issue is growing, even as critique by public economists and businesses mounts by the day, and mushrooming anecdotal evidence suggests that a strategic fog is filling up the space.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 06:53am

Miscellaneous

BISP: Reach out the right way

Pakistans flagship social safety net (SSN), the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), has been in the spotlight lately.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 06:53am

Business & Economy

Urea export allowed by ECC

ZAHEER ABBASI%D%AISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has allowed the export of 0.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 06:53am

Miscellaneous

Textile exports year end

With the export package announced, one may hope that the latter half of fiscal 17 brings some improvement.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 06:52am

China orders more than 100 golf courses shut

China has ordered the closure of a sixth of the country's golf courses since 2011, its top economic planner said, in an ongoing crackdown on a sport controversial for its links with wealthy elites.