News Archives for Latest - 2017-02-07

General News

All political parties have consensus on national issues: Ayaz Sadiq

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Tuesday said all the political parties in parliament had consensus on the national interest issues.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 06:45pm

General News

It's PML-N govt which issued red warrant against Altaf: Talal

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) MNA Talal Chaudhry Tuesday said it was the PML-N government which had issued a red warrant against Altaf Hussain for his involvement in terrorist activities.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 06:43pm

Europe

Erdogan says not supporting stronger presidency sends positive signal to militant groups

ANKARA: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan urged Turks on Tuesday to vote in favour of strengthening the presidency in a referendum, saying failure to do so would encourage militant groups trying to divide the nation.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 06:41pm

General News

Sindh CM pays surprise visit to Varsity, Tariq roads

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah who is paying personal attention to the development works of Karachi on Tuesday paid a surprise visit and inspected progress of on-going projects in the metropolis.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 06:35pm

General News

PM to launch National Green Day on Thursday

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, along with 20 Special Children, will inaugurate the National Green Day on Thursday (Feb 9)%D%ANational Green Day is being celebrated across the country under the Prime Minister's Green Pakistan Programm

Published 07 Feb, 2017 06:33pm

Cricket

Du Plessis dazzles as South Africa post 367-5

CAPE TOWN: Faf du Plessis hit his second century of the series as Sri Lanka's struggling cricketers found themselves on the end of another battering in the fourth one-day international against South Africa at Newlands on Tuesday.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 06:32pm

SBP rejects allegations of its involvement in money laundering

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Tuesday categorically rejected allegations of its involvement in money laundering.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 06:31pm

General News

Dar urges media to play role for strengthening democratic norms

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Tuesday said that media, as fourth pillar of the state, carried great significance in promoting national harmony and had important role to play in strengthening democratic norms and values in the cou

Published 07 Feb, 2017 06:29pm

World

Greece bailout 'credible' despite IMF criticism: EU

BRUSSELS: The EU on Tuesday insisted Greece's economy remained on track despite a withering opinion by the IMF that Athens's debt was "unsustainable" and calling for further European debt relief.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 06:17pm

Europe

UK speaker criticised over Trump parliament tirade

LONDON: The Speaker of Britain's House of Commons came under fire from government MPs on Tuesday for saying he was "strongly opposed" to Donald Trump addressing parliament during the US president's state visit later this year.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 06:16pm

North America

Melania Trump revives suit against escort allegations

WASHINGTON: America's first lady Melania Trump has relaunched a lawsuit in New York seeking multi-million dollar damages against the publishers of the Daily Mail Online, for reporting rumors that she worked as an escort in the 1990s.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 06:13pm

Financial

Stock markets rise on Wall Street, stronger dollar

LONDON: Global stock markets headed higher Tuesday, driven by a stronger dollar and a crop of upbeat earnings reports on Wall Street, traders said.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 06:11pm

North America

New Israeli settlement legislation violates international law: UN chief

UNITED NATIONS: A New Israeli law legalizing dozens of Jewish settler outposts in the Palestinian West Bank is in violation of international law, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Tuesday.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 06:09pm

World Top News

France's Fillon tries to revive scandal-hit campaign

PARIS: Francois Fillon sought to revive his scandal-hit bid for the French presidency Tuesday as yet more allegations about his wife's job as a parliamentary aide emerged.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 06:05pm

Commodities

European vegoils-Palm oil mostly up on bullish data prospects

ROTTERDAM: Palm oil on the European vegetable oils market offered mostly firmer, tracking Malaysian palm oil futures on expectations for tighter supplies against improved demand in the monthly Malaysian Palm Oil Board supply/demand report due at the end o

Published 07 Feb, 2017 05:55pm

Financial

Strong earnings boost European shares, but France lags

MILAN/LONDON: European shares rose on Tuesday, helped by some encouraging company results, but French stocks slipped after earnings at BNP Paribas disappointed and election jitters weighed on the country's sovereign bonds.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 05:55pm

Commodities

EU wheat edges up on weak euro, gains in Chicago

LONDON: European wheat futures edged higher on Tuesday, boosted by a slide in the euro and soybean-led gains in Chicago futures although gains were capped by large stocks.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 05:53pm

Europe

British PM, eyeing post-Brexit, to visit China this year

LONDON: Prime Minister Theresa May will visit China later this year, with talks likely to include closer trade ties for when Britain leaves the European Union, her Downing Street office said Tuesday.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 05:10pm

National Savings Scheme may offer Islamic banking services

National Savings Scheme (NSS) is evaluating the plan to offer Islamic banking in the coming days.%D%A

Published 07 Feb, 2017 05:09pm

Pakistan

Fatemi stresses upon broadening of Pak-Romania economic ties

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Syed Tariq Fatemi Tuesday underscored the need for enhanced efforts to add greater content in the Pak- Romania bilateral ties by broadening the scope of economic and trade cooperation.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 05:07pm

Markets

Bullion Prices on Tuesday

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

Published 07 Feb, 2017 05:03pm

Front Top News

Sindh govt not serious in resolving water crisis: Imran Khan

KARACHI: The Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has alleged that Sindh government is frivolous in resolving the issue of water in the metropolis.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 05:02pm

Pakistan Top News

Pakistan committed to deepen its strategic ties with China: Aziz

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz Tuesday stressed that Pakistan was committed to deepen its strategic relations with China.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 04:23pm

Front Top News

Pakistan's economy is a pleasant surprise: Bloomberg report

ISLAMABAD: Describing the country "a clear winner" of this year in terms of the world's most underrated economies, a report carried by Bloomberg said Pakistan, contrary to the predictions about its progress, was one of the world's most pleasant su

Published 07 Feb, 2017 04:06pm

Front Top News

US 2016 trade deficit highest in four years

WASHINGTON: The US trade deficit in 2016 expanded to its highest level in four years as exports fell faster than imports, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 03:04pm

World Top News

Russia calls regional conference on Afghanistan

MOSCOW: Russia on Tuesday said it was convening a conference of leading regional powers on Afghanistan and pushed again for talks with the Taliban.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 02:26pm

World Top News

Russia calls regional conference on Afghanistan

MOSCOW: Russia on Tuesday said it was convening a conference of leading regional powers on Afghanistan and pushed again for talks with the Taliban.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 02:25pm

Pakistan Top News

Fitch Ratings; an acknowledgement of govt's economic policies: Dar

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Tuesday hailed reaffirmation of Pakistan credit rating by Fitch Ratings and said it was an acknowledgment of government's economic policies.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 02:25pm

Energy

Asia Distillates-Jet fuel firms as cooler weather supports

SINGAPORE: Asia's jet fuel cash differential strengthened on the back of demand boosted by colder-than-expected weather, with the discount narrowing to 17 cents a barrel on Tuesday from a 21 cent discount in the previous session.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 02:07pm

Industry

India's Tata Steel swings to profit in Q3

MUMBAI: India's Tata Steel Ltd posted a consolidated net profit of 2.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 01:51pm

Industry

GM earnings fall; North American car sales strong

NEW YORK: General Motors said Tuesday earnings in the fourth quarter tumbled but it posted another round of strong car sales, led by North America.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 01:51pm

Financial

Euro, European bonds unnerved by French politics

LONDON: The increasingly unpredictable French presidential election race unnerved European financial markets on Tuesday, tipping the euro towards its biggest fall this year and driving investors away from French government bonds.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 01:49pm

Front Top News

Pakistan approves issuing red warrants against Altaf Hussain

%D%AISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Ministry of Interior on Tuesday approved issuance of red warrants against Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain.

Updated 07 Feb, 2017 01:48pm

Financial

Sri Lankan shares recover from 10 month closing low on bargain-hunting

COLOMBO: Sri Lankan shares rose on Tuesday, recovering from a more than 10-month closing low hit in the previous session, as investors picked up battered blue chips after the central bank held its key policy rates steady, brokers said.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 01:40pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan, ADB sign $325mn clean energy agreement

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Asian Development Bank (ADB) Tuesday signed a loan agreement US$325 million to improve facilities in education and health sectors of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab by providing clean energy.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 01:36pm

Financial

Romania's Leu currency extends rebound as protests persist

BUDAPEST: The leu extended its recovery on Tuesday after its sharp fall during mass protests last week, outperforming other Central European currencies as Romania's healthy growth outlook offset uncertainty surrounding public calls for the government

Published 07 Feb, 2017 01:34pm

Money & Banking

ECB expected to approve Veneto banks merger with state support-Atlante

MILAN: Italy's banking industry rescue fund Atlante expects the European Central Bank to approve a merger for ailing Popolare di Vicenza and Veneto Banca, likely requesting state support to ensure the plan's success.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 01:32pm

Commodities

Copper slides on higher dollar and China demand angst

LONDON: Copper prices fell on Tuesday as the dollar rose and worries about demand growth in top consumer China and elsewhere subdued sentiment but concerns about supply curbs helped limit losses.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 01:29pm

North America

Trump's pick for labor secretary admits to employing illegal immigrant

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump's choice to lead the Labor Department has admitted to employing an undocumented immigrant as a house cleaner, according to multiple media reports on a revelation that has derailed previous Cabinet nominees.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 01:27pm

Industry

Currency losses hit GM fourth quarter profits

DETROIT: General Motors Co on Tuesday said fourth quarter net income fell to $1.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 01:26pm

Industry

Ethiopian Airlines cannot get cash out from some African states

ADDIS ABABA: State-owned Ethiopian Airlines is unable to repatriate about $220 million held in local currency in Nigeria, Egypt and some other African states because of foreign exchange shortages in those nations, the company's chief executive said on

Published 07 Feb, 2017 01:24pm

Europe

Britain's May faces bumpy road to her special relationship with US

LONDON: It was an invitation to seal Theresa May's bid to revitalise the "special relationship" with the United States, but the promise of a state visit for Donald Trump is turning into another headache for the British leader.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 01:20pm

Financial

Euro set for biggest daily fall of 2017 vs dollar

LONDON: Beset by political worries, the euro was set for its biggest daily fall of 2017 on Tuesday as broad gains halted a four-week run lower in the US dollar.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 01:18pm

Europe

EU proposes shorter extension of China solar duties-document

BRUSSELS: The European Commission has softened its proposal to extend anti-dumping duties on Chinese solar panels to take account of opposition from a majority of EU countries, according to a document seen by Reuters.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 01:17pm

Middle East

Air strikes hit Syria's rebel-held Idlib, around 30 dead

AMMAN: At least 30 people died in air strikes on the rebel-held Syrian city of Idlib on Tuesday, in some of the heaviest raids there in months, witnesses and rescue workers said.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 01:16pm

Middle East

Iran leader rebuffs Trump's warning on missiles

DUBAI: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed Donald Trump's warning to Iran to stop its missile tests, saying the new US president had shown the "real face" of American corruption.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 01:15pm

Featured Photos

The Capitol by Ben Geier

Photo Credit: Ben Geier%Den Geier is a professional digital and film photographer, art director and designer currently based in Batavia, IL, USA.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 01:12pm

Cricket

PSL II: Int'l players to get state guest level security at Lahore final

The management of Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Tuesday decided to provide state-guest level security to all the foreign players, for the upcoming PSL final to be held in Lahore.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 01:11pm

Financial

China Jan FX reserves fall below $3 trillion for first time in nearly 6 years

BEIJING: China's foreign exchange reserves unexpectedly fell below the closely watched $3 trillion level in January for the first time in nearly six years, though tighter regulatory controls appeared to making some progress in slowing capital outflows

Published 07 Feb, 2017 01:11pm

Commodities

New York cocoa dips to five-year low on supply concerns

LONDON: New York cocoa slips to weakest in five years, with the market weighed by worries about over-supply and a stronger dollar.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 01:08pm

Commodities

Brazilian soy shippers may be heading for a record February

CHICAGO: Brazil has begun its 2016/17 soybean export campaign this month as it looks to start offloading what should comfortably be a record-large harvest.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 01:06pm

World Top News

At least 19 killed in suicide blast at Afghan Supreme Court: officials

KABUL: At least 19 people were killed and 41 wounded Tuesday in a suicide blast at Afghanistan's Supreme Court in Kabul, officials said, the latest attack to rock the war-torn capital.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 12:51pm

Featured Photos

Harsh Town by J.N Silva

Photo Credit: J.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 12:48pm

Front Top News

Assad says 'defending' Syria more important than UN tribunal

DAMASCUS: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said that "defending" his country in a time of war was more important than any international tribunal that may be brought against his government later.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 12:37pm

World Top News

Trump reveals America's 'real face': Khamenei

TEHRAN: Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Tuesday he was grateful to US President Donald Trump for revealing "the real face of America".

Published 07 Feb, 2017 12:35pm

Featured Photos

"Symtrie du Spectacle" - Fire Echoes by Gilles Alonso

Photo Credit: Gilles Alonso %D%AGilles Alonso is a talented 43-year-old photographer based in Lyon, France.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 12:31pm

Financial

European stock markets rise as dollar recovers

LONDON: The dollar recovered Tuesday, helping to lift European stock markets, as investors tracked political unrest on both sides of the Atlantic.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 12:26pm

Life & Style

Kareena Kapoor Khan owns the ramp post delivery

Kareena Kapoor Khan has been debunking stereotypes post delivery just as much as she was throughout her pregnancy.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 12:25pm

Featured Photos

Take The Plunge by Kat Irlin

Photo Credit: Kat Irlin %D%AKat Irlin is a talented Russian self-taught fashion, lifestyle and portrait photographer who currently lives and works in New York City.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 12:17pm

Cricket

PSL II: Harbhajan Singh turns out to be Afridi's Zalmi fan

With just days to go for the second edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL), cricket fans and fellow players are sending their well wishes to their favorite teams.

Updated 07 Feb, 2017 12:11pm

Featured Photos

Embrace by Lea Godoy

Photo Credit: Lea Godoy%D%ALea Godoy is a multi-talented artist, filmmaker and photographer from Philippines, who currently lives and works in Seattle, Washington.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 11:35am

Front Top News

ATC sends Saleem Shahzad to jail on judicial remand till Feb 18

The senior leader of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Saleem Shahzad would be presented before Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday.

Updated 07 Feb, 2017 11:20am

Pakistan Top News

RECORDER REPORT-PSX close of day

KARACHI: Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) 100 index closed higher on Tuesday having 49859.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 11:08am

Cricket

Sehwag trolls Wasim Akram to mark Kumble's perfect 10

Former Indian opening batsman Virender Sehwag, who has made a career blasting bowling lineups, is now busy jabbing at fellow cricketers.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 10:51am

Industries & Sectors

Pakistani textiles make a mark in Texworld 2017 in Paris

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's high quality and value added textile products were showcased at the 3- day 40th edition of Texworld show held from 6th to 9th of this month in Paris.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 10:48am

Featured Photos

Grace's Hands by Antoine Henault

Photo Credit: Antoine Henault%Dntoine Henault is a talented 22 years old self taught film photographer currently based in Brittany, in the west of France.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 10:45am

General News

Suicide attack on police station leaves two cops injured in Bannu

PESHAWAR: At least two policemen were injured when a suicide attacker rammed his explosive laden vehicle into to the main gate of a police station in Bannu, bordering North Waziristan Agency on Tuesday morning, District Police Officer said.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 10:44am

Pakistan

NA passes National Commission on Status of Women (Amendment) Bill, 2016

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Tuesday passed a private member bill [The National Commission on the Status of Women (Amendment) Bill, 2016].

Published 07 Feb, 2017 10:43am

Front Top News

Dozens of Indian commandos desert CRPF before first assignment

ISLAMABAD: Much to the embarrassment of Indian armed forces, 59 commandos of Central Reserve Police Force have gone missing from a train just before they were to report for duty in Bihar as part of their first deployment.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 10:39am

General News

Imran Khan to hold press conference in Karachi today

KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan will hold a press conference during his two-day visit to Karachi on Tuesday.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 10:38am

Middle East

Man tries to set himself alight at Makkah Grand Mosque

DUBAI: A man tried to set himself alight with gasoline beside the Kaaba, inside Makkah's Grand Mosque late on Monday but was arrested before he could do so, police in Saudi Arabia said.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 10:34am

Cricket

PSL II: Sarfraz determined to clinch title

Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise, the Quetta Gladiators was one of the success stories of the last years tournament as the lowly rated team managed to hit above their weight and made it into the finals.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 10:17am

Industries & Sectors

Relief to KE consumers to be given in light of NEPRA decision

ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary Secretary Chaudhary Jaffar Iqbal on Tuesday informed the National Assembly that a tariff petition for overcharging consumers of Karachi Electric (KE) was pending before National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) and reli

Published 07 Feb, 2017 10:16am

Featured Photos

Pup Snack by Christian Vieler

Photo Credit: Christian Vieler%Dhristian Vieler is a talented 46-year-old animal and pet photographer and journalist based in Waltrop, Germany.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 10:15am

Life & Style

Dakota Johnson reveals how she filmed intimate scenes in 'Fifty Shades Darker'

Dakota Johnson who has been paired opposite to Jamie Dornan 'yet again' in an upcoming sequel of Fifty Shades of Grey has revealed how she shot for steamy scenes in the movie.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 10:08am

General News

Bahawalnagar gun attack case registered against Ijazul Haq

%D%AMONITORING DESK%D%A%D%AKARACHI: PML-Zia leader and Member of National Assembly Ijazul Haq, the son of former military ruler General Ziaul Haq, and six others were nominated as accused in the FIR of attack on PPP leader Shaukat Basra in which he was in

Published 07 Feb, 2017 10:05am

Business & Economy

Pakistan faces trade deficit of $11.751bn

%DAMIR SAEED%D%A%D%AISLAMABAD: The country is faced with a trade deficit of $11.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 09:57am

Front Top News

Ambassador Jillani upbeat on future of US-Pakistan ties

WASHINGTON: Pakistani Ambassador in the United States of America Jalil Abbas Jillani said on Monday that the US-Pak relations successfully achieved stability in recent years.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 09:47am

Featured Photos

London Feed by Kristina Makeeva

Photo Credit: Kristina Makeeva%D%AKristina Makeeva is a talented self-taught photographer and engineer who currently lives and works in Moscow, Russia.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 09:31am

Business & Economy

CPEC pie eyed: Bahrain to push GCC for dialogue with Pakistan

%DLI HUSSAIN%D%A%D%AISLAMABAD: Showing keen interest in China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CEPC), Bahrain Monday pledged to push the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) - a six-member regional intergovernmental political and economic union - to initiate strateg

Published 07 Feb, 2017 09:25am

Featured Photos

Arctic Coast's Wildlife by Audun Rikardsen

Photo Credit: Audun Rikardsen%Dudun Rikardsen is a talented self-taught photographer, who raised in a fishing community in northern Norway and has always been fascinated by the Arctic coasts wildlife.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 09:09am

Pakistan Top News

LEAs sacrifices for Karachi peace won't go in vain: Zubair

KARACHI: Governor of Sindh, Muhammad Zubair in a meeting with Corps Commander (Five), Lt-Gen Shahid Baig Mirza here on Tuesday extensively discussed matters related to law and order situation in the province.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 09:00am

Asia

First victims of Mumbai attacks declared dead 8 years on

AHMEDABAD: Three fishermen believed to be the first victims of the Mumbai attacks have been declared dead by an Indian court, more than eight years after the assault which killed over 160 people.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 08:59am

Cricket

Quetta Gladiators get major boost ahead of PSL II

The second edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is just days away to begin, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DIC), the franchises now set their eyes on the Spirit Trophy unveiled on Monday.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 08:34am

Middle East

UAE launches new visa entry system to attract global talent

ISLAMABAD: The UAE Cabinet, presided over by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, approved an integrated entry visa scheme to attract qualified and highly talented professionals to UAE.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 08:26am

Pakistan Top News

PM chairs cabinet meeting to discuss 33-point agenda

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet on Tuesday met here under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to discuss a number of issues including Repatriation and Management Policy for Afghan Refugees and Electoral Reforms.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 08:26am

World

IMF board says Greece needs further debt relief

WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund's board agreed late Monday that Greece likely will need further debt relief, but there remains a split over the appropriate goal for the country's finances.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 08:12am

Asia

CPEC: Xinjiang to inject over $24bn on building highway network

KARACHI: As a number of projects under China Pakistani Economic Corridor (CPEC) initiative were emerging into reality, the Chinese government also decided putting in huge amount on laying highway network for improved connective between the two countries.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 08:10am

Life & Style

Dom Goes Rogue; New 'The Fate of the Furious' trailer is intense

The new incredibly action-packed trailer of 'Fast and the Furious 8' is out during the Super Bowl and makes everyone forget about football.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 08:07am

Money & Banking

Australia central bank keeps rates on hold

SYDNEY: Australia's central bank held interest rates at a record low of 1.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 08:06am

Front Top News

Saleem Shahzad not coming to PSP: Kamal

PESHAWAR: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Saleem Shahzad has no place in Pak Sarzameeen Party (PSP), said PSP chairman Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 08:05am

Miscellaneous

The CPEC: the Indian angle

Joining CPEC has become the oft repeated foreign policy mantras by Pakistans civilian leadership.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 07:51am

Miscellaneous

Wind tariff: A welcome move

The tariff methodology in Pakistan is currently undergoing a positive shift towards competitive bidding from the former upfront tariff mechanism.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 07:50am

Miscellaneous

PSO: A bitter sweet 1HFY17

Pakistan State Oil (PSX: PSO) announced its financial performance for the first half of FY17 yesterday, and where the firms earnings took a leap forward, no dividend announcement left a shareholder unhappy as the stock price nosedived.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 07:49am

Miscellaneous

EPQL FY16: A mediocre year

Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited (EPQL) released it financial result for FY16 yesterday which showed a marginal decline in its bottomline as compared to the previous year.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 07:48am

Middle East

Israel parliament legalises settler outposts on Palestinian land

JERUSALEM: The Israeli parliament on Monday finalised a controversial law legalising dozens of Jewish outposts built on private Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 07:36am

Front Top News

Trump administration defends 'lawful' travel ban

WASHINGTON: The US government on Monday defended President Donald Trump's travel ban as a "lawful exercise" of his authority, and urged an appeals court to reinstate the suspended measure in the interests of national security.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 07:20am

Financial

Tokyo stocks close down on US, Europe worries

TOKYO: Tokyo stocks fell Tuesday, with exporters hit as the yen jumped on US and European political uncertainty.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 07:13am

Pakistan Top News

RECORDER REPORT-PSX mid day update

KARACHI: On Tuesday, until mid day, KSE-100 Index was at 49860.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 07:11am

Business & Economy

Parliamentary panel told: Sui needs higher investment

WASIM IQBAL%D%A%D%AISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel was informed on Monday that gas production continues to decline from the Sui Field and its deposits would be available till 2025.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 07:03am

Front Top News

As it happened: National Assembly passes Companies Bill

NAVEED BUTT & AAMIR SAEED%D%A%D%AISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Monday unanimously passed The Companies Bill, 2016, besides two other bills, to provide relief and incentives to corporate sectors, especially small and medium-sized companies, and curb

Published 07 Feb, 2017 06:54am

North America

Trump says he respects killer Putin

United States: President Donald Trump is drawing fire from Republicans and Democrats alike after playing down political assassinations in Russia and Moscows invasion of Ukraine.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 06:51am

Life & Style

Censor board ban Shah Rukh Khan's 'Raees' in Pakistan

The release of the Indian movie 'Raees' which was scheduled to hit Pakistani cinemas on Sunday, was on Monday banned for its inappropriate portrayal of Muslims.

Published 07 Feb, 2017 05:55am

Sindh government mulling setting up curriculum authority

"We are considering establishment of a Provincial Curriculum Authority," saidProvincial Minister for Education and Literacy Jam Mehtab Hussain Dahar. He said in a meeting with Shazad Roy, founder of Zindagi Trust, that responsibilities for education and h