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PM arrives in Saudi Arabia
General News

PM arrives in Saudi Arabia

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif and
Published 27 Nov, 2017 04:43pm
A prudent monetary policy approach
Exchange

A prudent monetary policy approach

Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank, in its meeting held on 24th November, 2017, opted once again to leave the policy rate unchanged at 5.75 percent for the next two months. The decision was mainly based on rising economic activities, lower
Updated 27 Nov, 2017 11:13am
Eid Millad-un-Nabi (PBUH)
Featured Photos

Eid Millad-un-Nabi (PBUH)

SARGODHA: An illuminated view of Bara Bazaar in preparation of upcoming Eid Millad-un-Nabi (PBUH) celebration. C
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:30pm
MPS losing its gloss?
Currency

MPS losing its gloss?

Monetary policy announcement is increasingly becoming a bland activity; as the policy is announced bimonthly and the practice was adopted a decade ago when the volatility in international commodity prices was high to warrant a more regular review. But, fo
Updated 27 Nov, 2017 11:05am
Nigar Khana
Featured Photos

Nigar Khana

It is how fascinating for a place itself to turn from an armoury to serve as locals’ and tourists’ aesthetic pleasur
Published 27 Nov, 2017 11:05am
PM, COAS arrives in Saudi Arabia
Pakistan Top News

PM, COAS arrives in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi arrived here at the capital of Saudi Arabia Riyadh along with the Chief
Published 27 Nov, 2017 10:23am
Did Dar deliver?
Miscellaneous

Did Dar deliver?

With Ishaq Dar out of the picture, and with a little more than 200 days left before the current regime ends, the answer
Published 27 Nov, 2017 08:29am
Nisar refutes Ahsan's remarks

Nisar refutes Ahsan's remarks

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz's (PML-N) senior leader Chaudhry Nisar clarified in a statement "why is it being said that people were killed at my house or when they attacked my house? No one was even injured there." He advised Minister for Interior, Planni
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
MPS losing its gloss?
Currency

MPS losing its gloss?

Monetary policy announcement is increasingly becoming a bland activity; as the policy is announced bimonthly and the practice was adopted a decade ago when the volatility in international commodity prices was high to warrant a more regular review. But, fo
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
THE RUPEE: easier trend
Currency

THE RUPEE: easier trend

Declining trend was witnessed on the money market as the rupee lost modestly in relation to the dollar during the week, ended on November 25, 2017. The rupee dropped modestly against the dollar during the week, but it is most likely that the rupee may mov
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
THE RUPEE: easier trend
Currency

THE RUPEE: easier trend

Declining trend was witnessed on the money market as the rupee lost modestly in relation to the dollar during the week, ended on November 25, 2017. The rupee dropped modestly against the dollar during the week, but it is most likely that the rupee may mov
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Violence ebbs, but crisis far from over

Violence ebbs, but crisis far from over

Tehreek-i-Labbaik Ya Rasool Allah Pakistan (TLYRAP) activists on Sunday clashed with security forces for a second day outside the capital, Islamabad, burning vehicles before withdrawing into an uneasy stand-off at a protest camp they have occupied for two
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Violence ebbs, but crisis far from over

Violence ebbs, but crisis far from over

Tehreek-i-Labbaik Ya Rasool Allah Pakistan (TLYRAP) activists on Sunday clashed with security forces for a second day outside the capital, Islamabad, burning vehicles before withdrawing into an uneasy stand-off at a protest camp they have occupied for two
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
'I'm an Ashiq-e-Rasool,' says law minister

'I'm an Ashiq-e-Rasool,' says law minister

Law Minister Zahid Hamid on Sunday released a video message on social media, saying that he loves Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) from the depth of his heart. "I'm an Ashiq-e-Rasool and my family and I are prepared to lay down our lives for the hononur and sanctit
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
'I'm an Ashiq-e-Rasool,' says law minister

'I'm an Ashiq-e-Rasool,' says law minister

Law Minister Zahid Hamid on Sunday released a video message on social media, saying that he loves Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) from the depth of his heart. "I'm an Ashiq-e-Rasool and my family and I are prepared to lay down our lives for the hononur and sanctit
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
CoAS opposes use of force

CoAS opposes use of force

Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has reportedly opposed the use of force against the protesters of Faizabad sit-in and suggested that the issue should be resolved peacefully through negotiations. At a meeting, Chief of the Army Staff and
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
CoAS opposes use of force

CoAS opposes use of force

Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has reportedly opposed the use of force against the protesters of Faizabad sit-in and suggested that the issue should be resolved peacefully through negotiations. At a meeting, Chief of the Army Staff and
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Equities remain unstable
Mutual Funds

Equities remain unstable

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed bearish trend during the outgoing week ended on November 24, 2017 due to investors concerns over political situation in the country. BRIndex100 lost 68.83 points on week-on-week basis to close at 4,294.82 points. Av
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Equities remain unstable
Mutual Funds

Equities remain unstable

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed bearish trend during the outgoing week ended on November 24, 2017 due to investors concerns over political situation in the country. BRIndex100 lost 68.83 points on week-on-week basis to close at 4,294.82 points. Av
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Equities remain unstable
Mutual Funds

Equities remain unstable

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed bearish trend during the outgoing week ended on November 24, 2017 due to investors concerns over political situation in the country. BRIndex100 lost 68.83 points on week-on-week basis to close at 4,294.82 points. Av
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Future spreads down by 426bps

Future spreads down by 426bps

The future spreads declined by 426bps to 4.00 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading activities on the futures counter improved significantly as average daily volumes surged by massive 294.2 percent to 111.12 million shares. The average dai
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Future spreads down by 426bps

Future spreads down by 426bps

The future spreads declined by 426bps to 4.00 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading activities on the futures counter improved significantly as average daily volumes surged by massive 294.2 percent to 111.12 million shares. The average dai
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Brexit without EU trade deal 'not end of world': WTO

Brexit without EU trade deal 'not end of world': WTO

The head of the World Trade Organization (WTO) said Sunday it would not be "the end of the world" if Britain failed to reach a post-Brexit trade deal with the EU, but there would be costs. Roberto Azevedo told the Sunday Telegraph newspaper that although
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Brexit without EU trade deal 'not end of world': WTO

Brexit without EU trade deal 'not end of world': WTO

The head of the World Trade Organization (WTO) said Sunday it would not be "the end of the world" if Britain failed to reach a post-Brexit trade deal with the EU, but there would be costs. Roberto Azevedo told the Sunday Telegraph newspaper that although
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Brexit without EU trade deal ''not end of world'': WTO

Brexit without EU trade deal ''not end of world'': WTO

The head of the World Trade Organization (WTO) said Sunday it would not be "the end of the world" if Britain failed to reach a post-Brexit trade deal with the EU, but there would be costs. Roberto Azevedo told the Sunday Telegraph newspaper that although
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Raheel speaks about Islamic military alliance
Exchange

Raheel speaks about Islamic military alliance

Saudi Arabia's crown prince vowed to "pursue terrorists until they are wiped from the face of the earth" as officials from 40 Muslim countries gathered Sunday in the first meeting of an Islamic counter-terrorism alliance. "In past years, terrorism has bee
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Raheel speaks about Islamic military alliance
Exchange

Raheel speaks about Islamic military alliance

Saudi Arabia's crown prince vowed to "pursue terrorists until they are wiped from the face of the earth" as officials from 40 Muslim countries gathered Sunday in the first meeting of an Islamic counter-terrorism alliance. "In past years, terrorism has bee
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
US Embassy cautions US citizens

US Embassy cautions US citizens

US Embassy in Islamabad cautions US citizens that the security situation in the Islamabad/Rawalpindi area remains unsettled, unsafe in places, and highly fluid. Police attempted unsuccessfully to disperse protestors from the Tehreek-e-Labaik party at the
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Hungary launches rail link tender as CEE-China summit starts

Hungary launches rail link tender as CEE-China summit starts

Hungary will publish a procurement tender on Monday for a modernised railway link with Serbian capital Belgrade to ship Chinese goods into Western Europe, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Sunday. The tender will be published as politicians from Ch
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Educational centres to be closed in Punjab for two days

Educational centres to be closed in Punjab for two days

According to a notification issued by the Punjab Government on Sunday, schools, colleges and universities would remain closed on 27-28 November 2017. Religious elements addressing a press conference stated that they would observe shutter down strike today
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Japan cosmetics maker sorry over 'No Chinese' sign

Japan cosmetics maker sorry over 'No Chinese' sign

A major Japanese cosmetics maker has apologised after one of its retail shops posted a sign barring Chinese customers. The apology from Pola came after Chinese social media users shared a photo of the red-lettered poster saying "No entry by Chinese people
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Imran demands PM's resignation

Imran demands PM's resignation

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan demanded on Sunday that Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi should resign immediately over his government's failure to deal with the Faizabad protest and the consequent unrest in the country. "The PM and his minis
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Imran demands PM's resignation

Imran demands PM's resignation

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan demanded on Sunday that Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi should resign immediately over his government's failure to deal with the Faizabad protest and the consequent unrest in the country. "The PM and his minis
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Iran, Turkey sign deal with Qatar to ease Gulf blockade

Iran, Turkey sign deal with Qatar to ease Gulf blockade

Iran and Turkey signed a deal Sunday with Qatar aimed at boosting commercial ties with the Gulf state which is under blockade by its Arab neighbours, Iranian state television said. The broadcaster's website said the agreement provides for the creation of
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Iran, Turkey sign deal with Qatar to ease Gulf blockade

Iran, Turkey sign deal with Qatar to ease Gulf blockade

Iran and Turkey signed a deal Sunday with Qatar aimed at boosting commercial ties with the Gulf state which is under blockade by its Arab neighbours, Iranian state television said. The broadcaster's website said the agreement provides for the creation of
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Bali's erupting volcano raises air travel warnings

Bali's erupting volcano raises air travel warnings

Indonesian and regional authorities heightened flight warnings around Bali's Mount Agung on Sunday as the volcano's eruptions sent a plume of volcanic ash and steam more than 6,000 metres into the skies above the popular holiday island. Ash covered roads,
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Bali's erupting volcano raises air travel warnings

Bali's erupting volcano raises air travel warnings

Indonesian and regional authorities heightened flight warnings around Bali's Mount Agung on Sunday as the volcano's eruptions sent a plume of volcanic ash and steam more than 6,000 metres into the skies above the popular holiday island. Ash covered roads,
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Indian woman in 'love jihad' case says was not forced to convert

Indian woman in 'love jihad' case says was not forced to convert

An Indian woman whose marriage to a Muslim was annulled at her Hindu father's request has denied she was forcibly converted to Islam, ahead of her testimony in the Supreme Court Monday. The decision by a local court in May to nullify the marriage and forc
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Indian woman in 'love jihad' case says was not forced to convert

Indian woman in 'love jihad' case says was not forced to convert

An Indian woman whose marriage to a Muslim was annulled at her Hindu father's request has denied she was forcibly converted to Islam, ahead of her testimony in the Supreme Court Monday. The decision by a local court in May to nullify the marriage and forc
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
India, Pakistan NSAs talked last month?

India, Pakistan NSAs talked last month?

In phone calls made as part of an ongoing secret dialogue between India and Pakistan,Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and his Pakistani counterpart Lieutenant-General (Rtd) Nasser Khan Janjua interacted over a dedicated hotline in early October
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
India, Pakistan NSAs talked last month?

India, Pakistan NSAs talked last month?

In phone calls made as part of an ongoing secret dialogue between India and Pakistan,Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and his Pakistani counterpart Lieutenant-General (Rtd) Nasser Khan Janjua interacted over a dedicated hotline in early October
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Second-hand clothing imports: FBR vows support to textile sector

Second-hand clothing imports: FBR vows support to textile sector

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has assured textile sector that 100 percent examination of second-hand clothing imports would be undertaken to curb mis-declaration and all rolled-back sales tax refund payment orders (RPOs) in April 2017 have been re-is
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Second-hand clothing imports: FBR vows support to textile sector

Second-hand clothing imports: FBR vows support to textile sector

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has assured textile sector that 100 percent examination of second-hand clothing imports would be undertaken to curb mis-declaration and all rolled-back sales tax refund payment orders (RPOs) in April 2017 have been re-is
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Second-hand clothing imports: FBR vows support to textile sector

Second-hand clothing imports: FBR vows support to textile sector

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has assured textile sector that 100 percent examination of second-hand clothing imports would be undertaken to curb mis-declaration and all rolled-back sales tax refund payment orders (RPOs) in April 2017 have been re-is
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
CPEC and SEZs

CPEC and SEZs

The Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) envisaging projects in excess of 50 billion dollars met in Islamabad on Monday and Tuesday last and indicated that the time line for the completion of all proposed proje
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Small businesses getting into the tax optimisation game

Small businesses getting into the tax optimisation game

Tax optimisation is no longer a matter just for the multinationals. A number of market players are now tailoring strategies originally drawn up for the corporate whales to the minnows, or small businesses and independent entrepreneurs.
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Race to head Eurogroup heats up
Currency

Race to head Eurogroup heats up

Negotiations are heating up ten days ahead of the election of a new president of the Eurogroup, whose job will be to shepherd major reforms to the eurozone currency bloc.
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Sindh police 'reforms' plan

Sindh police 'reforms' plan

Before the introduction of the Police Order, 2002, various focal/consultative groups were set up and given a whole year for deliberations, and the draft proposals were later shared with stakeholders for further fine tuning before final approval. The resul
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Saira Tarar reaches Tehran, holds meeting with Iranian minister

Saira Tarar reaches Tehran, holds meeting with Iranian minister

Minister for National Health Services, Regulation and Co-ordination Saira Afzal Tarar reached Tehran on Sunday on a three-day official visit at the invitation of her counterpart Dr Seyyed Hassan Qazizadeh Hashmi. Minister Tarar held meetings with the Iran
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Attempt to damage Nisar's house foiled

Attempt to damage Nisar's house foiled

A senior leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) confirmed on Sunday the news that former interior minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan's house in Rawalpindi was attacked by religious fanatics. "The protestors tried to attack the minister's house becau
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
KP agriculture dept fails to implement EDF-funded projects

KP agriculture dept fails to implement EDF-funded projects

Three federal government funded agriculture sector projects in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa could not be implemented and a fund to the tone of Rs 103.727 million remained unutilized for last thirteen years. Due to failure in timely completion the cost of the projec
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Commercial centres of Faisalabad present deserted look

Commercial centres of Faisalabad present deserted look

All shopping and commercial centres in the industrial city were remained closed while roads wore a deserted look at the Joint call of Cloth Board Faisalabad, Anjuman-e-Tajran, Pakistan Sunni Tehrik, District Bar Association Faisalabad and other religious
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
TLYRA's sit-in continues in Peshawar

TLYRA's sit-in continues in Peshawar

The sit-in of Tehreek-e-Labbiak Ya Rasool Allah (TLYRA) Peshawar chapter against Islamabad operation continued for second consecutive day at Ring Road near Jamil Square multiplied traffic woes of the people coming to Peshawar city and Hayatabad.
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Aviation moot of D-8 countries kicks off today

Aviation moot of D-8 countries kicks off today

The 11th two-day Meeting of Director Generals of Civil Aviation of Developing 8 (D-8) countries is being inaugurated today at a local hotel to discuss the ways and means for cooperation amongst member states for improving and strengthening Civil Aviation
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Enraged protesters encircle Sanaullah's house

Enraged protesters encircle Sanaullah's house

Police and protesters clash took place outside the residence of Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah on Canal Road Sunday evening. More than 1,000 protesters belonging to a religious party had gathered outside and surrounded the house of Rana Sanaullah. The
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
PR plans to introduce three new trains

PR plans to introduce three new trains

The Ministry of Railways is planning to launch three new train services between Kohat-Rawalpindi, Karachi-Mirpurkhas and Sibbi-Khost during the current financial year. "At present, 104 passengers and 60 freight trains including 12 freight trains are opera
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Mardan admin seals 12 stone crushing plants

Mardan admin seals 12 stone crushing plants

The district administration on Sunday closed down 12 illegal stone crushing plants set up at different areas of district Mardan that were causing pollution and respiratory diseases. According to district administration statement, the plants were set up wi
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Car production surges by over 31 percent in Q1

Car production surges by over 31 percent in Q1

The production of jeeps and cars surged by 31.37 percent during the first quarter of the current fiscal year against the output of the corresponding period of last year. As many as 57,642 jeeps and cars were manufactured during July-September (2017-18) ag
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Food imports up by 20.21 percent in four months

Food imports up by 20.21 percent in four months

The food imports into the country increased by 20.21 percent during the first four months of the current fiscal year as compared to the corresponding period of last year. According to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the food imports into the country
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Transgender shot dead

Transgender shot dead

A transgender was shot and killed by unidentified people in Peshawar's Cantonment area over a dispute of 'friendship' on Sunday. An unknown number of armed assailants opened fire at the transgender woman Spogmai in a room in Khyber Supermarket and fled fr
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
JI's long-march on Islamabad for KP-Fata's merger on December 10

JI's long-march on Islamabad for KP-Fata's merger on December 10

Jamaat-e-Islami, Fata chapter, on Sunday announced a long-march in favour of Fata's merger with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on December 10 from Bab-e-Khyber to Islamabad. JI Fata Amir Sardar Khan and other leaders, while addressing a press conference here at Jamru
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Allied Bank, Daraz sign Agreement

Allied Bank, Daraz sign Agreement

Allied Bank and leading online marketplace Daraz have signed an agreement to be in partnership for Pakistan's biggest online shopping sale event of the year - Daraz Black Friday that will begin on November 20. Daraz is offering up to 86 percent off on its
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Smart Schools Project: modified PC-I in process of approval

Smart Schools Project: modified PC-I in process of approval

Capital Administration and Development Division (CA&DD) has submitted a modified PC-I for implementation of Smart Schools Project to the Planning Division for seeking approval which is in process. According to the official source, the idea of transforming
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
17 couples tie the knot in mass wedding ceremony

17 couples tie the knot in mass wedding ceremony

A total of 17 Muslim couples tied the knot in Seventh mass wedding ceremony held under the auspices of The Askari Friends Society on Sunday. The emerging tendency of holding mass wedding ceremonies is a healthy omen and proved a great solace to the destit
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
More than a dozen sit-ins badly hit Karachiites

More than a dozen sit-ins badly hit Karachiites

Fear and tension continued to grip the city on Sunday due to ongoing protest demonstrations organized by religious groups at different locations of the metropolis. The business and commercial activities across the city was badly affected. Social media, fa
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Shujaat for national government to avert current crisis

Shujaat for national government to avert current crisis

Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) President and former Prime Minister Ch Shujaat Hussain has said that national government is the only solution of crisis prevailing in the country. He said the government has completely failed to effectively tackle inte
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
KU interviews for scholarships from today

KU interviews for scholarships from today

The University of Karachi (KU) announced on Sunday the schedule for interviews of students under Higher Education Commission (HEC) Needs-Based Scholarship Program 2017. The KU Incharge, Students Financial Aid Office Dr Muhammad Sohail has notified the sch
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Awareness drive to defeat diabetes, obesity begins

Awareness drive to defeat diabetes, obesity begins

Endocrinologists from SAARC countries have expressed their resolve to play the due role for promoting healthy lifestyle to achieve the goal of healthy society. They were speaking at the concluding session of Endocrinology Moot organised by Pakistan and So
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Faizabad crackdown: two hurt persons admitted to PIMS

Faizabad crackdown: two hurt persons admitted to PIMS

Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Sunday said that still two injured persons were admitted to hospital, who received injuries of protesters of sit-in at Faizabad Interchange during a police operation. According to an official of PIMS, these tw
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Preparations gain momentum to celebrate Eid Milad

Preparations gain momentum to celebrate Eid Milad

The preparations Sunday gained momentum to celebrate Eid Milad-un-Nabi, the Birth Day of last Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) on 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal, December 1 with full religious zeal and fervor. The sacred day will dawn with special prayers
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Task of clearing sit-in sites assigned to Punjab Rangers

Task of clearing sit-in sites assigned to Punjab Rangers

The beleaguered ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) which miserably failed to disperse Islamabad protesters despite use of force has finally handed over the gigantic task of evicting the mob to Punjab Rangers on Sunday. After no finding no way out
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
TLYRA chief urges traders to shut business for two days

TLYRA chief urges traders to shut business for two days

The protesting Islamists, from the hardline Tehreek Labbaik Ya Rasool Allah Party, on Sunday announced two days mourning ie Monday and Tuesday for those killed during Saturday operation by the police. Speaking at a press conference at the protest venue, T
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
SU degree exams: date for submitting forms extended

SU degree exams: date for submitting forms extended

The Controller of Examinations (Annual), University of Sindh, Jamshoro has announced for information to all candidates concerned that last date to fill in examination forms for appearing BA (Regular/ External)/ B Com/ B Sc, B Sc Home Economics (Regular) P
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Gomal university to remain closed today

Gomal university to remain closed today

The administration of Gomal University DI Khan notified a closure of one day in wake of the prevailing situation in context of the Islamabad sit-in. The university will remain closed today November 27 said a notification of the administration of the varsi
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
LHC upholds FTO recommendations in favour of taxpayer

LHC upholds FTO recommendations in favour of taxpayer

Lahore High Court (LHC) has confirmed landmark recommendations issued by the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) to Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to refund the sales tax amount deposited by a taxpayer under protest and launch an investigation why Directorate of
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
LHC upholds FTO recommendations in favour of taxpayer

LHC upholds FTO recommendations in favour of taxpayer

Lahore High Court (LHC) has confirmed landmark recommendations issued by the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) to Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to refund the sales tax amount deposited by a taxpayer under protest and launch an investigation why Directorate of
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
PPP stands by democracy, parliament: Shah

PPP stands by democracy, parliament: Shah

Opposition leader in National Assembly Khurshid Shah has said that Pakistan People's Party (PPP) stands by the democracy and the parliament. In a statement, the opposition leader said that religious matters should not be used for 'political slogans'. Shah
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Third CPEC media forum begins today

Third CPEC media forum begins today

The 3rd CPEC Media Forum, initiated by the Pakistan-China Institute in collaboration with the Embassy of China and its Chinese Media partner, the China Economic Network, is going to start today. The new Ambassador of China to Pakistan, Yao Jing will give
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Learn to read project: inter-schools declamation contest held

Learn to read project: inter-schools declamation contest held

Peace Education and Development (PEAD) foundation in collaboration with USAID Small Grant organized Inter-schools Declamation contest of Urdu under the "Learn to Read" project, which aimed at fostering self-confidence in girl students by providing them an
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
BMP urges political parties to focus on economic issues

BMP urges political parties to focus on economic issues

The presidential candidate of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) for Businessmen Panel (BMP), Senator Haji Ghulam Ali said Political Parties need to consider the issues of Business Community and make polices accordingly.
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Prices of essential items fall in retail market

Prices of essential items fall in retail market

Prices of essential food commodities, including pulses, vegetable, except sugar, chicken, eggs, further decreased in retail market. A survey conducted by Business Recorder here on Sunday, noticed that the prices of important kitchen items, have reg
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Punjab remains tense as protests continue unabated

Punjab remains tense as protests continue unabated

The situation in Punjab province remained tense on Sunday as religious groups continued their protests and sit ins in support of their demands even after several protesters were detained by security forces for blocking roads and setting vehicles on fire.
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Three-day PSNS conference concludes in Islamabad

Three-day PSNS conference concludes in Islamabad

Three-day annual conference of Pakistan Society of Neuro Surgeons (PSNS) concluded in Islamabad where more than two hundred delegates attended this conference from all over the world. Four senior doctors including Dr Khalid Mahmood from Punjab Institute o
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
TV transmissions restored on PM's directives: Marriyum

TV transmissions restored on PM's directives: Marriyum

Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb has said that the transmissions of television channels have been restored in pursuance of the directive of Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbassi.
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Nepalis vote for stability in historic polls

Nepalis vote for stability in historic polls

Nepalis across the country's mountainous north voted Sunday in elections that could herald change after 20 ruinous years marked by a bloody Maoist insurgency, a devastating earthquake and crippling political instability. The historic vote marks the final
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Cuba holds municipal elections on road to Castro era's end

Cuba holds municipal elections on road to Castro era's end

Cuba took another step on Sunday toward the end of the Castro era, with millions of residents placing paper ballots in cardboard boxes for ward delegates to municipal assemblies. The vote comes the day after the first anniversary of revolutionary leader F
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Cuba honours Fidel Castro one year after his death

Cuba honours Fidel Castro one year after his death

With little fanfare, Cuba on Saturday commemorated the first anniversary of the death of revolutionary leader Fidel Castro as it prepares to mmove into the post-Castro era. Since his death at the age of 90 on November 25 last year, Castro's wishes have be
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Merkel ally sees repeat coalition with SPD as 'best option'

Merkel ally sees repeat coalition with SPD as 'best option'

A renewed coalition between Chancellor Angela Merkel's CDU/CSU conservatives and the centre-left Social Democrats is "the best option for Germany", CSU head Horst Seehofer said Sunday, raising hopes for an end to the political impasse. Merkel has been scr
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Trump renews support for embattled Senate candidate

Trump renews support for embattled Senate candidate

President Donald Trump on Sunday redoubled his support for embattled Senate candidate Roy Moore, ignoring the allegations of sexual harassment plaguing Moore's Alabama campaign and branding his opponent as weak on crime, the military and immigration. In a
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Senegal lifts immunity of jailed Dakar mayor

Senegal lifts immunity of jailed Dakar mayor

Senegal's national assembly has lifted the parliamentary immunity of Dakar mayor Khalifa Sall, a leading opponent of President Macky Sall, opening the way for his trial on graft charges. The mayor has been in pre-trial detention since March on what his su
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Ethiopia arrests: 100 suspects over ethnic clashes

Ethiopia arrests: 100 suspects over ethnic clashes

More than 100 people have been arrested in Ethiopia over a string of clashes earlier this year between two of the country's largest ethnic groups that killed hundreds, the state-run broadcaster reported. Five people from the Somali region and 98 from the
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Hondurans vote as president seeks re-election

Hondurans vote as president seeks re-election

Hondurans went to the polls Sunday with President Juan Orlando Hernandez seeking a second mandate despite a constitutional one-term limit, sparking fears that his bid could usher a crisis in the poverty and crime-wracked country. An estimated six million
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Thousands in Madrid protest violence against women

Thousands in Madrid protest violence against women

Thousands took to the streets of Madrid Saturday to protest violence against women, just as Spain reels from a grisly trial over an alleged gang rape. Shouting "We're not scared," they marched in the Spanish capital on the International Day for the Elimin
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Thousands of Peruvians march against violence against women

Thousands of Peruvians march against violence against women

Thousands of women marched through Lima's streets Saturday against violence toward women, a major concern in many Latin American countries. Shouting "Not one more!" and "Enough Abuse and Violence," demonstrators also said they were seeking tougher punishm
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Israeli minister quits over Sabbath row

Israeli minister quits over Sabbath row

An ultra-Orthodox minister in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition government quit on Sunday in a dispute over work on the Sabbath, the Jewish day of rest. But a spokesman for health minister Yaakov Litzman told AFP that his United Torah
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Iran accuses US over Saudi 'atrocities' in Yemen

Iran accuses US over Saudi 'atrocities' in Yemen

Iran on Sunday accused the United States of responsibility for "atrocities" in Yemen through its support for Saudi Arabia, which is leading a coalition fighting Tehran-backed Huthi rebels. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Bahram Ghassemi said a White Hou
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Three soldiers killed in Boko Haram raid in Nigeria's north

Three soldiers killed in Boko Haram raid in Nigeria's north

At least three soldiers were killed and another six others were wounded in a Boko Haram raid in northeast Nigeria, the military said on Sunday, in the latest attack in the restive region. The attack happened on Saturday evening when a large number of jiha
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
UN says 11 million Yemen children desperately need aid

UN says 11 million Yemen children desperately need aid

More than 11 million children in war-torn Yemen are in desperate need of humanitarian aid, the United Nations children's fund warned on Sunday. "Today it is fair to say that Yemen is one of the worst places on earth to be a child," said Geert Cappelaere,
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Saudi-led coalition allows first aid ship into Yemen's Hodeidah port

Saudi-led coalition allows first aid ship into Yemen's Hodeidah port

A ship carrying 5,500 tonnes of flour docked in Yemen's Hodeidah port in the Red Sea on Sunday, the first after more than two weeks of a blockade by a Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthi movement, local officials said. Saudi Arabia and its allies clos
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Syria regime bombing kills 23 civilians near Damascus

Syria regime bombing kills 23 civilians near Damascus

Syrian regime air strikes and artillery fire killed 23 civilians on Sunday across the rebel-held Eastern Ghouta region outside the capital Damascus, a monitor said. The deaths come despite the area falling within a so-called "de-escalation zone" put in pl
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Nephew says Mugabe accepts ousting and is 'quite jovial'

Nephew says Mugabe accepts ousting and is 'quite jovial'

Robert Mugabe's nephew said Sunday the ousted Zimbabwean president was in good health and "quite jovial" after being forced to resign when a military takeover ended his 37 years in power. Leo Mugabe however declined to discuss the $10-million retirement b
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Powerful blast rocks Chinese port city, two dead

Powerful blast rocks Chinese port city, two dead

An explosion so powerful it was heard several kilometres away killed two people and injured over 30 in China's port city of Ningbo on Sunday while toppling several disused buildings, authorities and residents said, but there was no word as to the cause. A
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Coral transplant raises Barrier Reef survival hopes

Coral transplant raises Barrier Reef survival hopes

Coral bred in one part of the Great Barrier Reef was successfully transplanted into another area, Australian scientists said Sunday, in a project they hope could restore damaged ecosystems around the world. In a trial at the reef's Heron Island off Austra
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Thirty women rescued from sex trafficking in Mexico

Thirty women rescued from sex trafficking in Mexico

Thirty women trafficked for sex - most from Colombia and Venezuela - were rescued in two raids in Mexico, police said Saturday. The biggest operation took place in Toluca, capital of Mexico state, the most populous and one of the most dangerous states in
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
New Kenyatta term to open with country bitterly divided

New Kenyatta term to open with country bitterly divided

Uhuru Kenyatta will be sworn in for a second term as Kenya's president on Tuesday, the final act of an electoral saga that exposed deep and lasting divisions in the country. His inauguration comes ahead after Kenya's Supreme Court last Monday validated hi
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Australia on cusp of big Ashes win over England

Australia on cusp of big Ashes win over England

Openers David Warner and Cameron Bancroft breezed to an unbroken century stand on Sunday, leaving Australia needing just 56 runs to go one up in the Ashes series after England imploded. The tourists were skittled out for 195 off 71.4 overs, losing their l
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Shanaka remorseful for ball tampering, says manager

Shanaka remorseful for ball tampering, says manager

Sri Lanka's cricket team manager said Sunday that a ball tampering incident involving Dasun Shanaka was due to an error of judgement and that the fast bowler was remorseful. Shanaka, who admitted the offence, was docked 75 percent of his match fee after h
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Kohli double century puts India in command

Kohli double century puts India in command

Skipper Virat Kohli hit a blistering double century to hand India a massive first innings lead of 405 as the hosts tightened their grip on the second Test against Sri Lanka on day three on Sunday. India declared on 610-6 after Rohit Sharma (102) had compl
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Cameron Davis wins Australian Open golf

Cameron Davis wins Australian Open golf

Australia's Cameron Davis shot a brilliant final round of seven-under-par 64 to win the 102nd Australian Open after a wild finish to the tournament Sunday. Regarded as one of Australia's most promising young players, the 22-year-old charged home to beat h
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
IAAF maintains Russia suspension

IAAF maintains Russia suspension

The world governing body of athletics on Sunday maintained its suspension of Russia, saying the country still had not done enough to clamp down on doping. Rune Andersen, the head of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)'s anti-dopi
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Honda Chenab win Winter Polo Cup 2017

Honda Chenab win Winter Polo Cup 2017

Bilal Haye burst eight goals to guide Honda Chenab to a convincing 12-10 victory over Artema Medical/Black Horse Paints and clinch the Winter Polo Cup here at the Lahore Polo Club (LPC) ground on Sunday. The main final proved to be a high-voltage encounte
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Qatar unveils World Cup's first 'reusable' stadium

Qatar unveils World Cup's first 'reusable' stadium

Qatar on Sunday unveiled the design for what it claims is the World Cup's first 'reusable' stadium, the seventh of eight expected venues that will stage games during the 2022 tournament. Ras Abu Aboud is a 40,000 seater stadium that will be built on Doha'
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Goffin downs Tsonga to force Davis Cup decider

Goffin downs Tsonga to force Davis Cup decider

Belgium's David Goffin swept aside Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 7-6 (7/5), 6-3, 6-2 on Sunday to level the Davis Cup final at two points apiece and force a decisive fifth rubber. Richard Gasquet and Pierre-Hugues Herbert put France, seeking their first ti
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Sanchez lifts Arsenal, Everton crash again

Sanchez lifts Arsenal, Everton crash again

Alexis Sanchez's late penalty gave Arsenal a controversial 1-0 win over Burnley, while managerless Everton endured more misery in a 4-1 thrashing at Southampton on Sunday. Arsene Wenger's side looked set for a frustrating draw as they entered stoppage-tim
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Vanguard's Davis makes case for index funds even in tough times

Vanguard's Davis makes case for index funds even in tough times

The rush of money into big index funds has raised concerns about whether they would still prove attractive in a downturn, an issue taking on more importance especially for industry leader Vanguard Group Inc as its passive products soar in scale. A common
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Vanguard's Davis makes case for index funds even in tough times

Vanguard's Davis makes case for index funds even in tough times

The rush of money into big index funds has raised concerns about whether they would still prove attractive in a downturn, an issue taking on more importance especially for industry leader Vanguard Group Inc as its passive products soar in scale. A common
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Bangladesh's interbank forex rates

Bangladesh's interbank forex rates

Interbank buy/sell rates for the taka against the dollar on Sunday. 81.70-81.70 (previous 81.60-81.60).
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
UK bond dealers see small cut in 2017-18 borrowing, darker outlook ahead

UK bond dealers see small cut in 2017-18 borrowing, darker outlook ahead

British government bond dealers expect little change to the country's gilt issuance plans this year or next after finance minister Philip Hammond sets out his budget plans on Wednesday, despite lower-than-expected public borrowing so far this year. Public
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
UK bond dealers see small cut in 2017-18 borrowing, darker outlook ahead

UK bond dealers see small cut in 2017-18 borrowing, darker outlook ahead

British government bond dealers expect little change to the country's gilt issuance plans this year or next after finance minister Philip Hammond sets out his budget plans on Wednesday, despite lower-than-expected public borrowing so far this year. Public
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Comparethemarket.com owner BGL scraps London listing plans
Exchange

Comparethemarket.com owner BGL scraps London listing plans

BGL Group, owner of Comparethemarket.com, said on Thursday it would sell a 30 percent stake for about 675 million pounds ($899 million) to Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) instead of listing its shares in London. BHL, the owner of BGL Group, w
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Comparethemarket.com owner BGL scraps London listing plans
Exchange

Comparethemarket.com owner BGL scraps London listing plans

BGL Group, owner of Comparethemarket.com, said on Thursday it would sell a 30 percent stake for about 675 million pounds ($899 million) to Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) instead of listing its shares in London. BHL, the owner of BGL Group, w
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
US-based stock ETFs attract $9.4 billion of inflows
Mutual Funds

US-based stock ETFs attract $9.4 billion of inflows

Investors poured $9.4 billion into US-based stock exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the week ended Wednesday, the group's eighth consecutive week of inflows, against a backdrop of record closing highs on major markets, Lipper data showed on Friday. Retail i
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
China's SenseTime plans IPO, US R&D centre as early as 2018

China's SenseTime plans IPO, US R&D centre as early as 2018

Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up SenseTime Group, valued at more than $2 billion, is planning an IPO and aims to open a US research and development centre as early as next year, its founder told Reuters. The Hong Kong and Beijing-based deep l
Published 27 Nov, 2017 12:00am
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