News Archives for Latest - 2017-02-23

Cricket

PSL II: Gladiators beats Kings by six wickets

DUBAI: Quetta Gladiators beats Karachi Kings by six wickets, during the 15th day of the ongoing second edition of the Pakistan Super League II (PSL) on Thursday night.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 07:18pm

Cricket

Karachi Kings set 155 runs target against Quetta Gladiators

DUBAI: Quetta Gladiators were able to restrict the Karachi Kings on 154 runs at the loss of six wickets, during the 15th day of the ongoing second edition of the Pakistan Super League II (PSL) on Thursday.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 05:40pm

General News

COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa visits Siachin

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Thursday visited Siachin and laid wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada of Gyari.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 04:38pm

Front Top News

Elements upset with Pakistan's progress, behind recent terror attacks: PM

ANKARA: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Thursday said some elements, upset with the progress of Pakistan, were behind the current spate of terror incidents in country and expressed government's resolve to eliminate terrorism at all costs.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 04:34pm

General News

PTI lays foundation of new Pakistan: Imran Khan

PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan chairman Imran Khan Thursday said that PTI has laid the foundation of new strong and stable Pakistan and its was people responsibility to strengthen the party.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 04:22pm

Pakistan Top News

India needs introspection: Peace in the region in India's own interest as well: FO

ISLAMABAD: Indian attempts to play victim, would have credibility, if Indian allegations were not motivated by the desire to malign Pakistan and India's own record was clean, Foreign Office spokesperson Nafees Zakaria said on Thursday.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 04:19pm

Front Top News

Pakistan, Turkey agree to strengthen close cooperation at regional, int'l fora

ANKARA: Pakistan and Turkey Thursday agreed to strengthen close cooperation at regional and international fora, particularly UN, OIC, ECO, and the D-8 Organization, through mutual support for joint initiatives, policies and candidacies.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 04:18pm

Pakistan Top News

Development, rehabilitation works to continue in city: Mayor

KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Wasim Akhtar on Thursday reiterated his resolve that despite hurdles the development and rehabilitation works will be continued as this city belongs tous and we will never let our next generations down.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 04:14pm

Cricket

PSL II: Quetta Gladiators to field first against Karachi Kings

DUBAI: Quetta Gladiators captain Sarfaraz Ahmed won the toss and elected to field first against Karachi Kings on 15th day of the ongoing edition of Pakistan Super League II on Thursday.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 03:41pm

World Top News

Juncker says EU does not want 'hard border' with N. Ireland

BRUSSELS: The EU does not want Brexit to cause fixed border controls between Ireland and Northern Ireland, European Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker said Thursday.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 03:21pm

Industry

SpaceX cargo ship arrives at space station

MIAMI: An unmanned cargo ship packed with food and supplies for astronauts arrived safely Thursday at the International Space Station, a day after SpaceX aborted the process due to a GPS problem.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 03:19pm

Financial

Dow looks to extend record streak as Mnuchin vows tax cuts

NEW YORK: Wall Street edged mainly higher on Thursday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average looked to reach a tenth consecutive all-time high and break a 30-year record.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 03:12pm

Energy

Spain's Repsol back in the black on higher oil

MADRID: Spain's energy giant Repsol swung back to profit last year as oil prices recovered at the end of 2016.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 03:12pm

Financial

Stock markets struggle as Trump rally hits buffers

PARIS: Global markets struggled to find a clear direction Thursday as their recent strong run sparked by Donald Trump's election ran out of steam and investors digested a fresh batch of European corporate earnings and minutes from the US Federal Reser

Published 23 Feb, 2017 03:10pm

General News

Foreign hands can't be ruled out in blasts: Mushahidullah

LAHORE: PML-N Central Secretary General Senator Mushahidullah Khan blamed India on Thursday for sponsoring fresh wave of terrorism in Pakistan.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 02:44pm

General News

Sindh CM phones IGP, takes update report on Qalandar blast enquiry

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah Thursday phoned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh A.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 02:40pm

Front Top News

SHC adjourns hearing of plea seeking ban on MQM-P

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday adjourned the hearing of a petition, seeking ban on Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) due to the absence of its counsel Senator Farogh Naseem.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 02:32pm

Cricket

Chris Gayle apologizes to PSL fans

T20 superstar Chris Gayle was the top pick for Karachi Kings in the ongoing edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Published 23 Feb, 2017 02:31pm

Pakistan Top News

Sindh govt issues high security alert in Karachi

KARACHI: The Sindh government on Thursday directed Law enforcement agencies and Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) to remain on high alert in in the metropolis to protect exit and entry points of the city.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 02:17pm

Energy

Asia Fuel Oil-Spreads rebound despite jump in Singapore inventories

DUBAI: Asia's near-dated time spreads for 380-cst fuel oil regained losses from the previous session, ignoring a substantial build in onshore Singapore inventories and drifting away from near-term fundamentals, traders said on Thursday.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 02:03pm

Financial

Sri Lankan shares end firmer; earnings lift sentiment

COLOMBO: Sri Lankan shares ended slightly firmer on Thursday, further moving away from a more than one-week closing low hit earlier in the week, as better-than-expected corporate earnings boosted sentiment, although concerns over rising rates capped gains

Published 23 Feb, 2017 02:01pm

Financial

Sri Lankan rupee ends firmer as exporters sell dollar

COLOMBO: The Sri Lankan rupee ended firmer on Thursday as exporters sold the US dollar, but concerns over possible further depreciation in the domestic currency in the absence of central bank guidance weighed on the sentiment, dealers said.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 02:01pm

Cricket

Blunder at IPL auction ruins young cricketers dreams

The auction of Indian Premiere League (IPL) 2017 was filled with record setting picks, as cricketers were selected on handsome pay checks.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 01:34pm

Industry

CIBC beats forecasts with 13 percent rise in Q1 profit

TORONTO: Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Canada's fifth-biggest lender, reported a 13 percent rise in first-quarter earnings buoyed by growth in its retail, wealth management and capital markets businesses.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 01:31pm

Financial

Sterling edges up as euro zone concerns eclipse worries over UK data

LONDON: Sterling inched up against the dollar and euro on Thursday, helped against the latter by a poll that added to growing concerns over the outcome of French presidential elections in April and May.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 01:02pm

Commodities

Glencore ready to pay out, snap up assets after profit rebound

LONDON: Commodities trader and miner Glencore reported an 18 percent rise in 2016 profit on Thursday, buoyed by a rebound in raw material prices, and said it was well-placed financially for small acquisitions or a special dividend payout.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 01:01pm

Commodities

Gold steady as Fed minutes dampen rate hike expectations

LONDON: Gold was steady on Thursday after the minutes of the latest Federal Reserve policy meeting further dampened expectations for an interest rate hike next month, lowering US bond yields and stalling upward momentum in the dollar.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 12:58pm

Money & Banking

Bundesbank braces for ECB-buying losses after lowest profit in decade

FRANKFURT: Germany's central bank posted its smallest profit in more than a decade in 2016 after setting aside money against potential losses on the bonds it is buying as part of the European Central Bank's stimulus programme, its annual report sh

Published 23 Feb, 2017 12:56pm

Commodities

Asia Coffee-Vietnam trade unmatched, Indonesia stable despite Brazil's imports swing

HANOI: Coffee prices in Vietnam widened on Thursday, with bids and offers far apart, while Indonesia was stable despite Brazil's sudden reversal of a decree marking the first time the world's largest producer would buy green coffee abroad.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 12:53pm

Asia

China's premier urges poultry markets to shut as bird flu fears grow

BEIJING: China's Prime Minister urged local authorities to shut down live poultry markets in places affected by the H7N9 bird flu virus which killed 79 people in January, a statement from China's cabinet said.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 12:53pm

Industry

Google to help publishers find malicious comments on articles

BRUSSELS: Alphabet Inc's Google and subsidiary Jigsaw launched on Thursday a new technology to help news organisations and online platforms identify abusive comments on their websites.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 12:50pm

Europe

EU gives wiggle room to comply with new derivatives rule

LONDON: European Union regulators can use discretion in enforcing a new rule for derivatives from next week as long as firms show they are making an effort to comply with changes which some said they had not had enough time to be ready for.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 12:47pm

Commodities

Copper slides as Chinese demand worries resurface

LONDON: Copper prices tumbled on Thursday as worries about demand in top consumer China resurfaced after the country's housing minister suggested moves were afoot to stabilise the property market, while the firm dollar reinforced negative sentiment.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 12:45pm

Industry

Spain's Telefonica targets higher profitability in 2017 to cut debt

MADRID: Telefonica reported rising underlying profits on Thursday, saying it aimed to reduce its mountain of debt further this year, helped by improving its profitability, and would not be rushed into selling more assets.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 12:45pm

Money & Banking

ECB's Nowotny sees no need for rate changes this year

VIENNA: There is no need for the European Central Bank to change interest rates this year, Austrian central bank Governor Ewald Nowotny said on Thursday, confirming market expectations for steady rates well into next year or possibly longer.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 12:43pm

Energy

Asia-Pacific Crude-Trade activity slows

SINGAPORE: Trade on the Asia-Pacific market was muted on Thursday as traders focus on remaining sell tenders that are due to close in the coming days.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 12:42pm

Sports

Real Madrid made to pay for terrible start

MADRID: Zinedine Zidane's fears that Real Madrid's lack of intensity at the start of games would eventually cost his team have proved well founded.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 12:42pm

Cricket

Paceman Umesh takes four as India restrict Australia

PUNE: Paceman Umesh Yadav claimed four wickets on a pitch that offered big turn to help India restrict Australia to 256 for nine after the touring side had made a solid start on the opening day of the four-match series on Thursday.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 12:40pm

Financial

Average yields rise on Egyptian six-month and one-year T-bills

CAIRO: Average yields on Egyptian six-month and one-year Treasury bills rose at an auction on Thursday, data from the central bank showed.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 12:38pm

Industry

Orange ready to play ball with Canal Plus on sports rights

PARIS: Leading French telecoms company Orange said it was interested in working with Canal Plus on acquiring sports rights rather than trying to buy a stake in the pay TV business.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 12:36pm

Business & Finance

Land rush around Gwadar port triggered by Chinese investment

%D%ALAHORE: Pakistani real estate giant Rafi Group made a ten-fold profit last year from its sale of hundreds of acres of land in the remote fishing town of Gwadar, acquired soon after the government announced plans for a deep-sea port there.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 12:23pm

Featured Photos

Indian Nomads by Mark Horn

Photo Credit: Mark Horn%D%AMark Horn is a talented artist, photographer and traveler who currently lives and works in Amsterdam, Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 12:19pm

Featured Photos

Helmand Frontline by Andrew Quilty

Photo Credit: Andrew Quilty%Dntry from Nikon-walkey awards for photojournalism 2016 by Andrew Quilty.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 12:14pm

Featured Photos

Fire-Fightin' by Jason Edwards

Photo Credit: Jason Edwards%Dntry from Nikon-walkey awards for photojournalism 2016 by Jason Edwards.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 12:08pm

Featured Photos

Intergalactic Wedding by Neringa Rekasiute

Photo Credit: Neringa Rekasiute%D%AIntergalactic Wedding%D%ANeringa Rekasiute is a talented Lithuanian photographer, feminist and social activist, who currently based between Vilnius, Lithuania and London, UK.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 11:57am

Arts

Website launched to promote amateur photographers in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been named in the list of countries which are providing Stock Photography in the world paving way for Pakistani photographers to earn good name for the country as well as them to make personal financial gain for their good work.

Updated 23 Feb, 2017 11:54am

Featured Photos

Rotterdam Architecture by Marco De Groot

Photo Credit: Marco De Groot%D%AMarco de Groot is a talented self-taught photographer currently based in Utrecht, The Netherlands.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 11:47am

Sports

Pakistani teen hero aims for 2018 Winter Paralympics

ISLAMABAD: A young Pakistani girl has proved that disaster and disability can be overcome by passion, optimism and resilience.

Updated 23 Feb, 2017 11:40am

Front Top News

Pakistan, Turkey ink 10 accords of cooperation

ANKARA: Pakistan and Turkey on Thursday entered into 10 accords of cooperation in diverse areas including hydrocarbon and solar energy, and financial intelligence related to terrorism financing.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 11:29am

General News

Free from ECL bound, Ayyan Ali flies to Sri Lanka

KARACHI: Model Ayyan Ali left for Sri Lanka via Dubai from Jinnah International Airport on Thursday after her name was finally removed from the Exit Control List (ECL).

Published 23 Feb, 2017 11:20am

Featured Photos

Prayer Hall by Magomed Shapiev

Photo Credit: Magomed Shapiev%D%AMagomed Shapiev is a talented 24-year-old self-taught staff photographer at Dagestans presidential press office and popular instagram user based in Makhachkala, Russia.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 11:14am

Technology

Cure hearing loss with just a shot to your ear!

Whilst many people may suffer from the loss of hearing, the reasons may vary. Typically, hearing loss is simply the sound signals not reaching the brain. Hear loss is categorized into two kinds, depending on the nature of the impediment.%D%A%D%A

Published 23 Feb, 2017 11:05am

'SBP never allowed anyone to purchase property abroad'

%D%ARECORDER REPORT %D%AISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has acknowledged that money is being laundered through informal channels of Hundi and Hawala and denied that the regulator has ever allowed any individual to purchase property abroad.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 10:57am

NBP Multan disbursed Rs4.4bn under PM scheme

MULTAN: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) Multan region has disbursed Rs 4.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 10:59am

Movies & Music

Film lovers remember 'Marilyn Monroe of Bollywood' on 48th death anniversary

ISLAMABAD: The 48th death anniversary of classic Indian actress Madhubala is being observed on February 23 (today).

Published 23 Feb, 2017 10:50am

Pakistan Top News

RECORDER REPORT-PSX close of day

KARACHI: Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) 100 index closed higher on Thursday having 49062.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 10:50am

General News

HEC, Huawei launch Smart University project in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Higher Education Commission and Huawei launched on Thursday a Smart University Project in Pakistan to digitalize the varsities through modern equipments.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 10:36am

Business & Finance

Economic progress is expected to be 4.9pc

ISLAMABAD: International ratings institution Moody's Corporation has issued a report which says China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will boost economic activities in Pakistan, and the ratio of economic progress is expected to be 4.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 10:36am

Featured Photos

Splendid Necked Dung Beetle

Photo Credit: Levon Biss%D%AMicrosculpture: Insect Portraits Under The Microscope%D%ALevon Biss is a talented British photographer and filmmaker, whos typically shoots portraits of world-class athletes.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 10:33am

Cricket

Test specialist Asad eyes recognition in limited overs

Pakistans middle-order batsman Asad Shafiq has honed himself as one of the best at the block, with his consistent performance Asad was pivotal towards the rise of Pakistan as a formidable Test playing nation.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 10:27am

General News

Pakistan committed to strong economic partnership with Turkey: PM

ANKARA: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Thursday said Pakistan valued its relations with Turkey and was committed to the shared vision of a strong economic partnership, commensurating their excellent political ties.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 10:09am

Pakistan Top News

Pakistan, Turkey hold 5th HLCC meeting

ANKARA: Pakistan and Turkey on Thursday held meeting of fifth High Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) with discussions on six key areas including trade, energy, finance, education, communications, and culture and tourism.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 10:01am

Business & Economy

Rice worth $876.914mn exported in last 7 months

ISLAMABAD: The country earned $876.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 09:56am

Technology

Seven new TINY frog species discovered in India

A research mission has discovered seven new species of frog in a westward Region of India, The Ghats Mountains. Out of the seven new species, four of them come under the miniature size category, roughly small enough to fit on an adult humans thumbnail.%D%

Published 23 Feb, 2017 09:51am

Featured Photos

FESTUM by Lea Godoy

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

Published 23 Feb, 2017 09:50am

General News

Prime Minister grieved over loss of lives in Lahore blast

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Thursday expressed deep grief over the loss of precious lives in a blast in Defence area of Lahore%D%AThe prime minister, who is in Turkey on an official visit, directed the Punjab Government to provide full

Published 23 Feb, 2017 09:49am

Front Top News

Indian politician spends taxpayers' money on lavish temple gifts

NEW DELHI: The head of India's newest state is facing condemnation after spending $750,000 in public money on gold temple offerings to thank the gods for realising his long-held ambition.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 09:44am

Money & Banking

Barclays bank swings back into profit in 2016

LONDON: British bank Barclays returned to profit in 2016 after slashing provisions set aside for legal and compensation costs linked to foreign exchange and insurance scandals, it said Thursday.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 09:39am

Asia

Malaysia says can't force diplomat to talk on Kim killing

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian detectives probing the assassination of Kim Jong-Nam admitted Thursday that they cannot force a wanted North Korean diplomat to answer their questions.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 09:39am

Front Top News

Panama Leaks case: SC reserves verdict

ISLAMABAD: Hearing of the Panama case is most likely to be concluded today (Thursday) since the lawyers have been directed to complete their arguments.

Updated 23 Feb, 2017 09:36am

Industry

Eyeing Opel, Peugeot says 2016 net profits soar by 80pc

PARIS: French carmaker PSA, which owns the Peugeot and Citroen brands, said Thursday net profit for 2016 nearly doubled as the group pushes plans to buy General Motors' European brands Opel and Vauxhall.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 09:36am

World

Germany runs up record budget surplus

FRANKFURT AM MAIN: Germany notched up a surplus in its public finances of nearly 24 billion euros last year, its largest since reunification in 1990, official data showed Thursday.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 09:33am

Industry

BAE Systems eyes defence spending by Trump

LONDON: BAE Systems on Thursday delivered an optimistic outlook on government defence spending, in particular by the new US administration led by President Donald Trump.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 09:29am

Front Top News

Blast kills at least eight in Lahore's Defence

LAHORE: A powerful explosion in Lahore killed at least seven people and left several injured on Thursday.

Updated 23 Feb, 2017 09:18am

Technology

Astronomers find seven Earth-size planets where life is possible

%DAPE CANAVERAL: Astronomers have found a nearby solar system with seven Earth-sized planets, three of which circle their parent star at the right distance for liquid surface water, bolstering the prospect of discovering extraterrestrial life, research pu

Published 23 Feb, 2017 09:14am

Featured Photos

Rhododendrons 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 23 Feb, 2017 09:13am

Cricket

PCB saved Sharjeel, Latif from imprisonment: Shoaib Akhtar

Pakistan former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has come out all guns blazing against the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Anti-Corruption unit, in wake of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) spot fixing scandal that has rocked the cricketing world.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 08:41am

Industries & Sectors

Mobile App set to facilitate passengers

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways' latest initiative to launch mobile application to reserve seats of their choice without visiting their local reservation offices will facilitate the passengers a lot, an official said on Thursday.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 08:40am

Pakistan Top News

PM given guard of honour at Turkey's Chankaya Palace

ANKARA: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was given a warm welcome Thursday by the government of Turkey with a formal welcome ceremony held here at the Chankaya Palace.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 08:33am

General News

PM visits Ataturk's mausoleum to pay homage

ANKARA: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Thursday visited the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk to pay homage to the Turkey's first president and the great leader of country's war of independence.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 08:26am

Cricket

PSL II: Karachi Kings eyeing playoffs takes on dominant Gladiators

DUBAI: After a two days break, the Pakistan Super League would finally resumed tonight, as Karachi Kings takes on the dominating Quetta Gladiators at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 08:12am

Industry

Tesla slips back into red but revenue grows

SAN FRANCISCO: Tesla reported on Wednesday that it slipped back into the red in the recently ended quarter while revenue revved, with orders for some of electric car models hitting record highs.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 08:03am

Industry

Bharti Airtel buys Telenor's India operations

MUMBAI: Indian telecom giant Bharti Airtel will buy the local operations of Norway's Telenor, it said Thursday, as the ultra-competitive mobile market is shaken up by the country's richest man.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 07:55am

Financial

Tokyo shares close lower

TOKYO: Tokyo stocks eased Thursday as a stronger yen weighed on exporters, while Toshiba dived on renewed worries about its future as it tries to shore up a battered balance sheet.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 07:41am

Middle East

Iraq forces attack IS-held Mosul airport

AL-BUSEIF: Iraqi forces backed by jets, drones and gunships attacked Mosul airport Thursday, a key step in a renewed offensive against militants defending their stronghold on the city's west bank.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 07:40am

Pakistan Top News

RECORDER REPORT-PSX mid day update

KARACHI: On Thursday, until mid day, KSE-100 Index was at 48859.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 07:17am

Life & Style

Harvard names Rihanna its humanitarian of the year

NEW YORK: Rihanna may be best known as an R&B superstar, but on Wednesday she was named the 2017 Harvard University Humanitarian of the Year for her charity work.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 07:00am

General News

Rangers to fight Punjab militants

FAZAL SHER%D%A%D%AISLAMABAD: The federal government on Wednesday formally granted powers to Rangers to carry out operations in Punjab under the Anti-Terrorism Act for 60 days.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 06:58am

Miscellaneous

Nestle Pakistan amidst consumerism

More than a week ago, the worlds largest food and drinks company, Nestle globally announced an organic growth of just 3.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 06:50am

Miscellaneous

SNGPL: Looking up

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (PSX: SNGP) announced its half-yearly result yesterday which showed considerable improvement on the firms bottomline on a year-on-year basis.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 06:47am

Business & Economy

Gwadar projects: Govt gives timelines to public deptts

%D%A%D%ANAVEED BUTT%D%A%D%AISLAMABAD: The government has given timelines to public departments and private companies on Wednesday to complete the development projects of Gwadar Port under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Published 23 Feb, 2017 06:47am

Pakistan Top News

Three soldiers killed as IoK fighters attack on army convoy

SHOPIAN: Three Indian soldiers and a woman were killed when freedom fighters attack a patrol in Indian occupied South Kashmir (IoK) early on Thursday, part of an upsurge of violence that has hit the restive northern region as it emerges from winter.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 06:47am

Miscellaneous

Regulating on-demand economy

On-demand services such as online retail, cab/ride sharing, short-term lodging, and handyman services can help bring in productivity, innovation, quality, and in the process, new jobs and a degree of allocative efficiency to the economy.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 06:46am

Miscellaneous

Kohat: Becoming a game player

Kohat is one of those mid-tier cement companies that have been slowly moving toward joining the big boys league; and its impressively growing margins speaks volumes.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 06:42am

Miscellaneous

Powering Pioneer

Despite being a small player in the cement industry, Pioneer is not lacking in ambition.

Published 23 Feb, 2017 06:40am

WTO ratifies first multilateral trade deal

The first multilateral deal agreed at the World Trade Organisation came into force Wednesday, a step billed as a milestone for the body facing unprecedented threats from a hostile US administration. The Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) has now been rati