News Archives for Latest - 2017-02-20

Cricket

PSL 2017: Lahore Qalandars defeated Islamabad United by one wicket

SHARJAH: Lahore Qalandars accomplish their third win against Islamabad United in the last over of the thrilling match by one wicket in the 14th match of Pakistan Super League at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 08:21pm

Industry

VW says it has fixed 470,000 cars in Britain affected by diesel scandal

LONDON: German carmaker Volkswagen has fixed 470,000 cars out of 1.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 07:56pm

North America

Trump aides in back-door Ukraine peace plan: NYT

NEW YORK: President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, a business associate and a Ukrainian lawmaker have drawn up a peace plan for the Russia-Ukraine conflict, presenting the proposal to the administration's former national security advisor, the New

Published 20 Feb, 2017 07:55pm

Europe

Russia's UN envoy dies 'unexpectedly'

MOSCOW: Russia's envoy to the United Nations Vitaly Churkin died suddenly on Monday, the foreign ministry said, without giving details of the cause.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 07:55pm

Europe

Russia's Putin deeply upset by death of UN envoy Churkin

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin was deeply upset to learn of the death of Russia's ambassador to the United Nations, Vitaly Churkin, Russian news agencies cited Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov as saying on Monday.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 07:53pm

Energy

Oil rises, but swelling US output caps rally

NEW YORK: Oil prices inched higher on Monday, as investor optimism over the effectiveness of producer cuts encouraged record bets on a sustained rally, although growing US output and stubbornly high stockpiles kept price gains in check.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 07:52pm

Europe

Pence reassures Europe, demands NATO funds

BRUSSELS: US Vice President Mike Pence told nervous Europeans Monday that Donald Trump will remain committed to transatlantic ties, but warned NATO allies they must boost their defence spending in return.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 07:52pm

Energy

Oil exporter Saudi starts hunt for solar, wind firms

RIYADH: The world's biggest oil exporter on Monday took the first step towards a goal of generating 9.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 07:51pm

General News

Minister for effective monitoring of electronic media content

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage, Marriyum Aurangzeb on Monday assured the Senate of an effective monitoring mechanism at Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to check obscene, sectarian an

Published 20 Feb, 2017 07:51pm

North America

IMF calls for 'more progress' on Greece bailout plan

WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund called Monday for European countries to push ahead to reach a compromise on bailout reforms needed to unlock aid to Greece.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 07:50pm

Movies & Music

Robin Hood rides into Croatia for new film

ZAGREB: After hosting "Star Wars" and "Game of Thrones", Croatia's Adriatic resort of Dubrovnik was transformed into medieval Nottingham on Monday for a Leonardo DiCaprio-produced adaptation of Robin Hood.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 07:50pm

Commodities

European vegoils-Palm oil keeps falling on improving output

ROTTERDAM: Palm oil on the European vegetable oils market eased again on Monday on the back of an outlook for rising production.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 07:47pm

Commodities

European feeds-Soymeal eases again on huge South American harvest

ROTTERDAM: Soymeal prices on the European meals and feeds market were mostly easier on Monday because of expectations for a bumper South American soybean harvest.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 07:46pm

Europe

EU privacy watchdogs say Windows 10 settings still raise concerns

BRUSSELS: European Union data protection watchdogs said on Monday they were still concerned about the privacy settings of Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system despite the US company announcing changes to the installation process.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 07:41pm

Front Top News

Dar for coordinated efforts to uproot terrorism

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Monday, while referring to the recent act of terror at Sehwan Sharif, stressed that the federal and provincial governments should work in a well-coordinated fashion to uproot the scourge of militancy

Published 20 Feb, 2017 07:41pm

Pakistan Top News

Facility of GSP plus to remain intact by Dec 31, 2023: Dastgir

FAISALABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Engineer Khurram Dastgir on Monday said the facility of GSP plus granted to Pakistan by European Union would remain intact by December 31, 2023, so Pakistani exporters should fully concentrate on enhancing their e

Published 20 Feb, 2017 05:35pm

Markets

Bullion Prices on Monday

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

Published 20 Feb, 2017 05:33pm

Financial

European stocks waver as US shut for holiday

LONDON: Europe's stock markets took a break from Trump-watching on Monday as US markets were closed, instead mulling developments on their own continent.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 05:07pm

Europe

Greece agrees to bailout reforms compromise: officials

BRUSSELS: Greece on Monday agreed to a compromise on new reforms in a bid to break a deadlock with its EU-IMF creditors and free up new bailout funds, officials said.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 05:06pm

Sports

Federer wants Rafa as Laver Cup doubles partner

PRAGUE: Roger Federer revealed on Monday he wants to join forces in doubles with arch rival Rafael Nadal at the inaugural Laver Cup this year.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 05:04pm

Pakistan

BISP survey teams to reach each, every house hold in Balochistan: Marvi

TURBAT: Minister of State and Chairperson BISP, MNA Marvi Memon launched door to door survey in Kech Monday during a grand jalsa in presence of all stakeholders, mobilizing them to support and facilitate the survey.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 04:37pm

Front Top News

Trump expects 'real progress' on NATO spending by end-2017: Pence

BRUSSELS: US President Donald Trump expects NATO allies to make real progress by the end of this year towards the increased defence spending target agreed by the alliance, his Vice President Mike Pence said Monday.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 04:12pm

Cricket

Qalandars to field first against United

SHARJAH: Lahore Qalandar captain Brendon McCullum won the toss and elected to field first against Islamabad United on 12th day of the ongoing edition of Pakistan Super League II on Monday.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 03:55pm

General News

Serving the humanity is real service for people: President

ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain Monday said the real service was to serve the humanity without any discrimination of color, creed, race and religion and urged the philanthropists to reach out to the poorest of the poor.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 03:43pm

Pakistan

Regulatory Authorities can't be transferred without CCI approval: Rabbani

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Mian Raza Rabbani has ruled that the control of Regulatory Authorities cannot be transferred from one ministry to another ministry without obtaining prior approval from the Council of Common Interests (CCI), in terms of Article

Published 20 Feb, 2017 03:42pm

Europe

Merkel scraps Algiers trip 'at last minute' due to Bouteflika health

ALGIERS: German Chancellor Angela Merkel called off a visit to Algeria on Monday "at the last minute" because President Abdelaziz Bouteflika was suffering acute bronchitis, the two countries announced.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 03:38pm

World Top News

US-led coalition expects to stay in Iraq after Mosul

BAGHDAD: The commander of the US-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group said Monday he expected its forces would be allowed to stay in Iraq after Mosul is recaptured.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 03:34pm

Markets

Prices of fruits, vegetables remain stable

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

Published 20 Feb, 2017 03:01pm

Pakistan

Continuity of democracy only solution of all problems: Khurram

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Commerce Engineer Khurram Dastgir has said continuity of democracy was only solution to all problems including terrorism.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 02:59pm

Cricket

PSL II: Gayle, Sangakkara not coming to Lahore

Cricketing stars Chris Gayle, Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawerdene, have refused to visit Pakistan for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final at Lahore citing the countrys volatile security conditions, on Monday.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 02:46pm

Cricket

Hungry for success, McCullum's Qalandars take on Islamabad United

Brendon McCullums Lahore Qalandars are all set to take on Islamabad United in the 14th match of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Monday.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 02:18pm

Financial

Sri Lankan rupee falls on importer dollar demand, bond outflow

COLOMBO: The Sri Lankan rupee ended weaker on Monday on dollar demand from importers and foreign banks as foreign investors sold government securities amid concerns of further depreciation in the rupee, dealers said.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 02:18pm

Financial

Nigeria naira hits new black market low as traders digest central bank action

LAGOS: Nigeria naira hit a fresh low of 520 on the black market on Monday, as retail currency traders tried to digest a new central bank decision to sell dollars to retail users through commercial lenders, one retail trader said.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 02:15pm

Europe

Turkish army says killed 34 Kurdish militants in air strikes in northern Iraq

ANKARA: Turkish warplanes launched air strikes against the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in northern Iraq on Monday, killing 34 militants in two separate bombardments, the military said.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 02:13pm

Commodities

Gold steady awaiting clues on Fed rate rise schedule

LONDON: Gold held steady on Monday as traders awaited further clues on the pace of US interest rate rises from a Federal Reserve officials due to speak this week.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 02:10pm

Europe

EU pushes migration talks with Tunisia, Egypt

BRUSSELS: The European Union is offering simplified visa procedures and increased economic aid to Tunisia and Egypt in exchange for smoother deportations of unwanted African migrants, two senior officials in Brussels said.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 02:09pm

Energy

Oil rises, but faces prospect of growing US output

LONDON: Oil prices rose on Monday but gains were limited as investors gauged whether an increase in US drilling rigs and record stockpiles might offset the existing push by producers to cut output and bring the market into balance.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 02:08pm

Financial

Telcos, banks lift European shares, dollar dips

LONDON: European stocks rose on Monday, with gains in telecoms and banks offsetting a big fall in Unilever, while the dollar dipped as uncertainty over politics and the timing of a US interest rate rise kept investors nervous.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 02:06pm

Commodities

White sugar edges higher, US holiday slows trade

LONDON: White sugar futures edged higher on Monday while robusta coffee and London cocoa eased in thin conditions due to the closure of New York-based contracts for Presidents Day.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 02:05pm

Europe

PM May to meet Peugeot head, determined to protect UK car industry

LONDON: Prime Minister Theresa May will have a private conversation with the chief executive of Peugeot Carlos Tavares and is determined to protect Britain's car industry, her spokesman said on Monday.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 02:04pm

Financial

Euro inches higher in face of French politics

LONDON: The euro rode out signs of gains for far-right French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen on Monday, inching higher against the dollar and the yen in trade held in check by the absence of US investors for a holiday.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 02:03pm

Money & Banking

Nigerian cenbank sells $1.5mn at 305.25 naira on interbank market

LAGOS: Nigeria's central bank sold $1.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 02:03pm

Energy

Iraq and Iran sign MoU on Kirkuk oil export pipeline study

BAGHDAD: Iraq and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday to study the construction of a pipeline to export crude oil from the northern Iraqi fields of Kirkuk via Iran, the Iraqi oil ministry said in a statement.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 02:01pm

Football

Real Madrid expect Ramos boost for Valencia trip

MADRID: Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos is expected to return from injury when his team plays at Valencia on Wednesday, looking to move four points clear at the top of La Liga.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 02:00pm

Front Top News

Pakistan will continue to raise voice for freedom of Kashmiris: FO

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office Spokesperson Nafees Zakaria has said that Pakistan will continue to raise voice for freedom of Kashmiri people.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 01:59pm

Europe

Germany's Schaeuble says lenders reach 'common position' on Greece

BRUSSELS: Greece's EU-IMF lenders have reached a "common position" on Greece that should allow them to return to Athens to resolve a deadlock over its bailout, German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said Monday.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 01:57pm

Commodities

Copper and zinc rebound on supply concerns

LONDON: Copper bounced back above $6,000 a tonne on Monday as a dispute escalated over the world's second-biggest copper operation in Indonesia while zinc was boosted by a drop in inventories.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 01:56pm

Europe

Germany will fight protectionism, Schaeuble says

BRUSSELS: Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble on Monday vowed to fight any forms of protectionism, saying that customs wars would fail in a globalized world.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 01:55pm

Middle East

Iran bans drones in Tehran after device shot down

%D%ATEHRAN: Iranian officials have banned the flying of all private drones over Tehran after two recent incidents led to one of the devices being shot down near the supreme leader's office.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 01:33pm

Financial

European stock markets climb but Unilever sags

LONDON: European stock markets rose Monday, with gains in London capped by a sharp drop in the share price of Unilever following the collapse of a proposed mega-merger.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 12:40pm

Featured Photos

Pier Hope by Steve Zeinner

Photo Credit: Steve Zeinner %D%ASteve Zeinner is a talented 45 year old self-taught photographer, filmmaker and painter based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 12:29pm

Middle East

Saudi Arabia gets first female commercial bank CEO

%DUBAI: Rania Nashar was named chief executive of Samba Financial Group on Monday, becoming the first female CEO of a listed Saudi commercial bank in line with the government's economic and social reforms.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 12:23pm

Featured Photos

Clear Water by Tim Clark

Photo Credit: Tim Clark%D%ATim Clark, a talented self taught photographer and traveler is currently based in the NSW South Coast, Australia.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 12:19pm

Featured Photos

Candids by Zhang Jia Wu

Photo Credit: Zhang Jia Wi%D%AZhang Jia Wu is a talented photographer and artist based in Zhengzhou, China.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 12:11pm

Arts

Sheema Kirmani performs at Qalandar's shrine post blast

Pakistani classical dancer and activist Sheema Kirmani has performed a traditional dhamaal at Lal Shahbaz Qalandars shrine on Sunday after a deadly blast that killed around 90 people so far.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 12:08pm

Featured Photos

Freckles by Yannick Desmet

Photo Credit: Yannick Desmet %D%AYannick Desmet is an exceptional 32-year-old Belgian photographer who is currently based in Hannover, Germany.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 12:07pm

Pakistan Top News

Corps Commander Peshawar visits Pak-Afghan border posts

ISLAMABAD: Corps Commander Peshawar Lieutenant General Nazir Ahmed Butt Monday visited Loi Shaliman in Khyber Agency.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 11:56am

Cricket

Pakistan celebrates as PSL heads home against all odds

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) finally confirmed on Monday that the final of the Pakistan Super Leagues (PSL) second edition will be held in Lahore.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 11:52am

General News

Ayyan Ali's counsel fails to produce SC order in SHC on ECL fiasco

KARACHI: Pakistan Model Ayan Alis lawyer has failed to produce a copy of the Supreme Courts (SC) order that rejected the Ministry of Interiors appeal to keep her name in the Exit Control List (ECL).

Published 20 Feb, 2017 11:50am

Featured Photos

Istanbuls Vibrant Minimalist Architecture by Yener Torun

Photo Credit: Yener Torun%D%AYener Torun, a self-taught photographer offers an amazing insight into the colorful infrastructure and architecture of Istanbul Turkey; capturing stunning minimalistic images of traditional and contemporary buildings, mosques

Published 20 Feb, 2017 11:35am

World

German growth to pick up in first quarter: Bundesbank

FRANKFURT AM MAIN: Germany will see growth pick up in the first quarter of 2017, powered by industry and consumer spending, the country's central bank said Monday.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 11:13am

Pakistan Top News

RECORDER REPORT-PSX close of day

KARACHI: Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) 100 index closed higher on Monday having 48929.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 11:05am

Featured Photos

Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto - The Gates by Burningmonk

Photo Credit: Lukasz Kazimierz Palka%D%ALukasz Kazimierz Palka aka Burning Monk is a street photographer based in Tokyo, Japan.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 10:58am

Front Top News

Pakistan, Afghanistan to fight 'common enemy' together, says Army Chief

%D%ARAWALPINDI: Pakistan's Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa said on Monday that enhanced security arrangements along the Afghanistan border were to fight the common enemy of the two neighbouring countries.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 10:54am

Middle East

US 'not in Iraq to seize anybody's oil': Mattis

BAGHDAD: The United States is not about to plunder Iraq's petroleum reserves, Defence Secretary Jim Mattis, who arrived in Baghdad Monday, said as he sought to soothe partners rattled by President Donald Trump.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 10:29am

Financial

Turkish lira, Mongolian bonds lead emerging market gains

LONDON: Turkey's lira hit the strongest level in more than six weeks against the dollar and Mongolian bonds soared after a $5.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 10:22am

Financial

Tokyo stocks end higher as yen loses ground

TOKYO: Tokyo stocks overcame early losses to end modestly higher on Monday as yen weakness prompted late bargain-hunting.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 10:14am

World

Amazon says to create 5,000 jobs in UK

LONDON: US tech and retail giant Amazon on Monday said it would create 5,000 British jobs this year, in a show of confidence in the UK economy ahead of Brexit.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 10:13am

Pakistan Top News

Decision taken: PSL is finally coming to Pakistan

The final of the second edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) will be held in Lahore, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Monday.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 10:08am

Technology

Mexican cave infested with ancient dormant life

Just in, scientists have mined ancient dormant microbes from the insides of a colossal crystal mountain cave in Naica, Mexico.%D%A%D%A

Published 20 Feb, 2017 10:07am

Life & Style

Marriage, sex, and being LGBT in Pakistan

PESHAWAR: Pakistan's transgender community, known as khawajasiras or hijras are now fighting for change.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 10:05am

Featured Photos

'At Night' by Andreas Levers

Photo Credit: Andreas Levers%Dndreas Levers, a talented self-taught photographer and media designer from Ahaus, currently resides and works in Potsdam, Germany.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 10:03am

Business & Economy

Pakistan's booming car market attracts global attention

ISLAMABAD: In the backdrop of the surge in passenger car sales that recently crossed 200,000 units for the first time in Pakistan, all of the country's automakers are planning production increases to satisfy brisk domestic demand.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 09:53am

Front Top News

Modi govt's new bill kicks off row in Occupied Valley

ISLAMABAD: A political storm is brewing in the entire Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir following the Narendra Modi government's proposal to introduce a bill in the parliament to extend the jurisdiction of the Collection of Statistics Act, 2008 to the

Published 20 Feb, 2017 09:49am

Cricket

Zalmi's Eoin Morgan finishes PSL II stint with moving gesture

England ODI skipper Eoin Morgan has announced his departure from the second edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Published 20 Feb, 2017 09:39am

Technology

France trains eagles to combat drones

With the age of the drones dawning, France is training golden eagles to take out unmanned drones midflight at the possible risk of spying or attacks carried out on French soil.%D%A%D%A

Published 20 Feb, 2017 09:38am

Cricket

Bye Bye Lala! Celebrate Afridi's greatest moments

Pakistan star all rounder Shahid Khan Afridi finally announced his retirement from the international cricket, calling bid adieu to one of the most illustrious career, the cricketing world has ever seen.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 09:33am

Front Top News

Punjab govt still equivocal about Rangers amid terror attacks

MONITORING DESK%D%A%D%AKARACHI: Among the many important decisions taken in the provincial apex committee session, it was decided that relentless operations will be conducted against terrorists and their facilitators, according to a private TV channel.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 09:29am

Featured Photos

Multi-exposures by Anthony Samaniego

Photo Credit: Anthony Samaniego%Dnthony Samaniego is a talented photographer and visual artist hailing from Los Angeles, California.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 09:27am

Pakistan Top News

Army refutes Gen Bajwa's comments on Indian civil-military ties

%D%ARECORDER REPORT %D%AISLAMABAD: Pakistan Army on Sunday refuted comments attributed to Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa to have advised "senior Army officers to learn from Indian democracy and that the Army has no business trying to run th

Published 20 Feb, 2017 09:27am

Money & Banking

Debt-saddled Mongolia agrees $5.5bn IMF bailout

ULAN BATOR: Mongolia has reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund on a $5.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 09:25am

Industries & Sectors

1320MW Thar coal power plant to start generating electricity by 2018

ISLAMABAD: Work on 1320 megawatts coal based power plant costing two point six billion dollars is underway at Thar Coal Field which will start producing electricity by 2018.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 09:25am

General News

UN SG's Special envoy lauds Pakistan efforts for Afghan peace

ISLAMABAD: The United Nations Secretary General's Special Representative (SRSG) for Afghanistan, Ambassador Tadamichi Yamamoto, Monday appreciated the positive role of Pakistan for durable peace and stability in Afghanistan.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 09:23am

Pakistan Top News

Australian Ambassador for Counter-Terrorism calls on Fatemi

ISLAMABAD: The Australian Ambassador for Counter-terrorism, Paul Foley PSM, accompanied by Australian High Commissioner Ms.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 09:12am

Front Top News

Many terrorists killed in NWA air strikes

MONITORING DESK%D%A%D%AKARACHI: Many terrorists were killed in Pakistan Air Force air strikes in North Waziristan Agency near the Afghan border, Aaj News reported late on Sunday night.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 09:06am

Front Top News

PSL II: Back-to-back blasts in Pakistan leave PSL final in doubt

With questions being raised whether the second edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) final would be held in Lahore following last Mondays blast which claimed 14 people killed and over 100 injured, had threatened the event.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 07:40am

Cricket

Afridi finally announces international retirement

SHARJAH: Legendary Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi on Sunday announced his retirement from international cricket, ending an illustrious and sometimes controversial 21-year career.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 07:14am

Cricket

England's Stokes sold for record $2.16m at IPL

BANGALORE: England all-rounder Ben Stokes became the most expensive foreign player in Indian Premier League history when he was bought by the Rising Pune Giants for more than $2 million at auction Monday.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 07:02am

Movies & Music

Farida Jalal death hoax goes viral, Twitter flooded with condolences

Bollywood veteran actor Farida Jalal who has starred in many hit films including Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, became the latest victim of death hoax on social media.

Published 20 Feb, 2017 06:54am

Army refutes comments

Pakistan Army on Sunday refuted comments attributed to Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa to have advised "senior Army officers to learn from Indian democracy and that the Army has no business trying to run the government".