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Archive - 2017-12-23
What is on the earth?
Featured Photos

What is on the earth?

Football - Premier League - West Ham United vs Newcastle United - London Stadium,  Britain - December 23, 2017. Gene
Published 23 Dec, 2017 03:37pm
Frozen waterfall in China
Featured Photos

Frozen waterfall in China

A tourist views the frozen waterfall in Mimishui scenic spot in Pingshan County of Shijiazhuang, capital of north Ch
Published 23 Dec, 2017 11:32am
External risks rise: Fitch
Currency

External risks rise: Fitch

The decline in Pakistan''s foreign exchange reserves and widening of the current account deficit since the end of the country''s IMF programme in September 2016 has raised medium term risks, says Fitch Ratings. Nevertheless, Pakistan is unlikely to face e
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
External risks rise: Fitch
Currency

External risks rise: Fitch

The decline in Pakistan''''s foreign exchange reserves and widening of the current account deficit since the end of the country''''s IMF programme in September 2016 has raised medium term risks, says Fitch Ratings. Nevertheless, Pakistan is unlikely to fa
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Rana Afzal made state minister for finance

Rana Afzal made state minister for finance

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has approved the appointment of PML-N lawmaker Rana Afzal as state minister for finance. The MNA from Faisalabad is currently the parliamentary secretary for finance. His appointment comes a month after former finance m
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Rana Afzal made state minister for finance

Rana Afzal made state minister for finance

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has approved the appointment of PML-N lawmaker Rana Afzal as state minister for finance. The MNA from Faisalabad is currently the parliamentary secretary for finance. His appointment comes a month after former finance m
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Rana Afzal made state minister for finance

Rana Afzal made state minister for finance

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has approved the appointment of PML-N lawmaker Rana Afzal as state minister for finance. The MNA from Faisalabad is currently the parliamentary secretary for finance. His appointment comes a month after former finance m
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
ECC revises RD on dozens of items
Exchange

ECC revises RD on dozens of items

Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Friday revised regulatory duty (RD) on dozens of imported items, of which RD is imposed on 11 items ( 58 tariff lines), scrapped on 8 items (59 tariff lines), increased on 5 items (43 tariff lines) a
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
ECC revises RD on dozens of items
Exchange

ECC revises RD on dozens of items

Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Friday revised regulatory duty (RD) on dozens of imported items, of which RD is imposed on 11 items ( 58 tariff lines), scrapped on 8 items (59 tariff lines), increased on 5 items (43 tariff lines) a
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
ECC revises RD on dozens of items
Exchange

ECC revises RD on dozens of items

Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Friday revised regulatory duty (RD) on dozens of imported items, of which RD is imposed on 11 items ( 58 tariff lines), scrapped on 8 items (59 tariff lines), increased on 5 items (43 tariff lines) a
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Provinces allowed to export wheat, wheat products

Provinces allowed to export wheat, wheat products

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Friday approved export of wheat, procurement of sugar by the TCP and raising Rs 80.152 billion by Wapda from commercial banks for payment of NHP to Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governments. A me
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Provinces allowed to export wheat, wheat products

Provinces allowed to export wheat, wheat products

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Friday approved export of wheat, procurement of sugar by the TCP and raising Rs 80.152 billion by Wapda from commercial banks for payment of NHP to Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governments. A me
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Provinces allowed to export wheat, wheat products

Provinces allowed to export wheat, wheat products

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Friday approved export of wheat, procurement of sugar by the TCP and raising Rs 80.152 billion by Wapda from commercial banks for payment of NHP to Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governments. A me
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
M-wallets: PM launches scheme to boost remittances
Exchange

M-wallets: PM launches scheme to boost remittances

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Friday said that the government of Pakistan is taking several strategic initiatives for promotion of inflow of home remittances in the country. "In continuation of our efforts, I am pleased that GoP in collaboration wit
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
M-wallets: PM launches scheme to boost remittances
Exchange

M-wallets: PM launches scheme to boost remittances

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Friday said that the government of Pakistan is taking several strategic initiatives for promotion of inflow of home remittances in the country. "In continuation of our efforts, I am pleased that GoP in collaboration wit
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
M-wallets: PM launches scheme to boost remittances
Exchange

M-wallets: PM launches scheme to boost remittances

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Friday said that the government of Pakistan is taking several strategic initiatives for promotion of inflow of home remittances in the country. "In continuation of our efforts, I am pleased that GoP in collaboration wit
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Tendulkar finishes maiden speech online after chaos in parliament

Tendulkar finishes maiden speech online after chaos in parliament

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Friday resorted to Facebook to finish his much-anticipated maiden speech as a parliamentarian after his first attempt was thwarted by chaotic scenes in the upper house. The "little master", widely revered as one o
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Tendulkar finishes maiden speech online after chaos in parliament

Tendulkar finishes maiden speech online after chaos in parliament

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Friday resorted to Facebook to finish his much-anticipated maiden speech as a parliamentarian after his first attempt was thwarted by chaotic scenes in the upper house. The "little master", widely revered as one o
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
British designer Philo quits fashion label Celine

British designer Philo quits fashion label Celine

British-born designer Phoebe Philo said Friday that she is quitting Celine, the French fashion house that she has led for the last decade. Rumours had been swirling since October about the 44-year-old designer, who created a cult following at the label fo
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
British designer Philo quits fashion label Celine

British designer Philo quits fashion label Celine

British-born designer Phoebe Philo said Friday that she is quitting Celine, the French fashion house that she has led for the last decade. Rumours had been swirling since October about the 44-year-old designer, who created a cult following at the label fo
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
British designer Philo quits fashion label Celine

British designer Philo quits fashion label Celine

British-born designer Phoebe Philo said Friday that she is quitting Celine, the French fashion house that she has led for the last decade. Rumours had been swirling since October about the 44-year-old designer, who created a cult following at the label fo
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Board Meetings
Exchange

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS
Exchange

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Modi's office urges use of Indian products after rails controversy

Modi's office urges use of Indian products after rails controversy

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office has asked all government departments to prioritise the use of local products in state projects, after domestic companies objected to a global tender by the railways ministry seeking tonnes of steel rails. The s
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Modi's office urges use of Indian products after rails controversy

Modi's office urges use of Indian products after rails controversy

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office has asked all government departments to prioritise the use of local products in state projects, after domestic companies objected to a global tender by the railways ministry seeking tonnes of steel rails. The s
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Modi''s office urges use of Indian products after rails controversy

Modi''s office urges use of Indian products after rails controversy

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s office has asked all government departments to prioritise the use of local products in state projects, after domestic companies objected to a global tender by the railways ministry seeking tonnes of steel rails. The
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Two Palestinians killed in anti-US protests

Two Palestinians killed in anti-US protests

Israeli troops shot dead at least two Palestinians and wounded about 60 with live fire on Friday, the Health Ministry in Gaza said, as protests intensified against Washington's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. A UN General Assembly resolution
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Two Palestinians killed in anti-US protests

Two Palestinians killed in anti-US protests

Israeli troops shot dead at least two Palestinians and wounded about 60 with live fire on Friday, the Health Ministry in Gaza said, as protests intensified against Washington's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. A UN General Assembly resolution
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Putin, Erdogan agree on creation of Palestinian state in call

Putin, Erdogan agree on creation of Palestinian state in call

Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday said they both supported creating a Palestinian state, the Kremlin said the day after the UN rejected the decision by Washington to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's ca
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Putin, Erdogan agree on creation of Palestinian state in call

Putin, Erdogan agree on creation of Palestinian state in call

Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday said they both supported creating a Palestinian state, the Kremlin said the day after the UN rejected the decision by Washington to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's ca
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Top 500 companies paid Rs 364.3 billion tax in 2016-17
Exchange

Top 500 companies paid Rs 364.3 billion tax in 2016-17

Top 500 companies paid Rs 364.325 billion tax during 2016-17 and out of 79,728 companies included in Tax Directory 2016-17, 32,943 paid nil tax and 22,312 paid less than Rs 1 million tax, revealed taxpayers directory 'Between the Lines', released by Susta
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Top 500 companies paid Rs 364.3 billion tax in 2016-17
Exchange

Top 500 companies paid Rs 364.3 billion tax in 2016-17

Top 500 companies paid Rs 364.325 billion tax during 2016-17 and out of 79,728 companies included in Tax Directory 2016-17, 32,943 paid nil tax and 22,312 paid less than Rs 1 million tax, revealed taxpayers directory 'Between the Lines', released by Susta
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Top 500 companies paid Rs 364.3 billion tax in 2016-17
Exchange

Top 500 companies paid Rs 364.3 billion tax in 2016-17

Top 500 companies paid Rs 364.325 billion tax during 2016-17 and out of 79,728 companies included in Tax Directory 2016-17, 32,943 paid nil tax and 22,312 paid less than Rs 1 million tax, revealed taxpayers directory ''Between the Lines'', released by Sus
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
THE RUPEE: all-round gains
Currency

THE RUPEE: all-round gains

All-round gains were seen on the money market on Friday as the rupee moved cautiously against the dollar in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee picked up eight paisas against the dollar for buying and selling at 110.40 and 110.43 respectively,
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
FATA needs no Referendum

FATA needs no Referendum

The expected mainstreaming of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas has catapulted the JUI-F, a major religious party and PML-N government ally, into a position of strength - a key development ahead of the 2018 general elections. Both Prime Minister Sha
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
THE RUPEE: all-round gains
Currency

THE RUPEE: all-round gains

All-round gains were seen on the money market on Friday as the rupee moved cautiously against the dollar in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee picked up eight paisas against the dollar for buying and selling at 110.40 and 110.43 respectively,
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
2018 elections very much in sight

2018 elections very much in sight

Tuesday was the day when two developments on the national scene added an element of certainty to the completion of the first-ever uninterrupted decade of civilian rule and another democratic transition in the history of the country. Army chief General Qam
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Clarifying CPEC
Currency

Clarifying CPEC

Country's politics thrives on conspiracy theories. One may recall the so-called secret clauses of the Tashkent declaration and Simla agreement signed between Pakistan and India after 1965 and 1971 Wars, respectively. The details of these agreements were k
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Big Boeing, Airbus strategies drive small plane deals

Big Boeing, Airbus strategies drive small plane deals

Airbus and Boeing are pairing with smaller regional rivals to add sales at the lower end of their $100 billion-a-year commercial plane duopoly, but the two market leaders are also laying the foundation for a longer-term strategic contest against more powe
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (December 22, 2017).

Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
EU markets hold their breath ahead of 'MiFID' Day
Exchange

EU markets hold their breath ahead of 'MiFID' Day

A sweeping reform of European Union financial markets will come in with the New Year on January 3, a year late due to its complexity and after eleventh-hour handholding by regulators keen to avoid any trading snarls. The new rules shine a spotlight on the
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (December 22, 2017).

Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Violence against women

Violence against women

As per United Nations Violence against women Chapter 6, around one-third of women worldwide have experienced physical and sexual violence by a partner or non-partner at some point in their lives. In majority of countries, less than 40% of the women who ex
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX
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Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Friday (December 22, 2017).

Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
US MIDDAY: palladium at 17-year high, gold up
Exchange

US MIDDAY: palladium at 17-year high, gold up

Palladium prices jumped to 17-year highs on Friday as strong demand from autocatalyst makers reinforced the prospect of market shortages, while gold rose for the sixth straight session to reach a 2-1/2-week high on weak US economic data. Spot palladium tu
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soyabeans down

US MIDDAY: soyabeans down

US soyabean futures held near three-month lows on Friday and were on track for a third straight weekly decline as forecast rain in Argentina eased concern about a potential supply risk. Corn hovered near previous levels, lifted at times by short-covering
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (December 22, 2017)

Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Palladium climbs to 17-year high in Europe
Exchange

Palladium climbs to 17-year high in Europe

Palladium prices jumped to 17-year highs on Friday as strong demand from autocatalyst makers reinforced the prospects of market shortages, but slowing car sales are expected to challenge further gains. Spot palladium was trading up 0.1 percent at $1,038.5
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (December 22, 2017).

Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Gold steadies in Asia
Exchange

Gold steadies in Asia

Gold prices held steady below a two-week high in thin pre-holiday trade on Friday amid firmer equities and a sturdy dollar, remaining on track to log a second consecutive week of gains. Spot gold was steady at $1,267.08 an ounce at 0703 GMT, after hitting
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Gold stays up in New York

Gold stays up in New York

Gold held near an earlier two-week high on Thursday after US data on gross domestic product, jobless claims and regional business activity left traders' views on a stable economy unchanged and the dollar broadly steady. Spot gold was at up 0.06 percent at
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
New York cocoa slumps over five percent, sugar down
Currency

New York cocoa slumps over five percent, sugar down

New York cocoa futures on ICE sharply extended the prior session's losses by more than 5 percent on Friday, reaching a contract low as abundant global supplies and speculative selling pressured prices. London cocoa, robusta coffee and white sugar contract
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (December 22, 2017).

Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Palm oil edges up from 16-month low
Vegetable Oil

Palm oil edges up from 16-month low

Malaysian palm oil edged up on Friday evening for its first gain in four sessions on the back of falling production outlook, after earlier hitting its lowest level since August last year on rising global vegetable oil supplies and weak demand. The benchma
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (December 22, 2017).

Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (December 22, 2017) and the forecast for Saturday (December 23, 2017).

Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Rubber down
Exchange

Rubber down

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures extended declines on Friday and posted their first weekly fall in five weeks amid continued worries about demand, brokers said. The Tokyo Commodity Exchange rubber contract for May delivery finished 3 yen lower at 203.4 yen
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Oil rises ahead of Christmas holiday weekend

Oil rises ahead of Christmas holiday weekend

Oil prices rose in light volumes on Friday, steadying near their highest levels since 2015 on pledges from Opec leader Saudi Arabia and non-Opec Russia that any exit from crude output cuts would be gradual. Brent crude futures, the international benchmark
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Copper hits two-month high, aluminium rallies
Exchange

Copper hits two-month high, aluminium rallies

Copper hit a two-month high in thin pre-holiday trading on Friday, closing out the week with gains of more than 3 percent on signs of strong growth globally, while aluminium hit a seven-week peak on falling output in top producer China. Ahead of the two-d
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Shanghai copper rises
Currency

Shanghai copper rises

The most-traded February copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (ShFE) closed up 0.4 percent at 54,500 yuan ($8,289.86) a tonne on Friday as the dollar strengthened slightly and wage agreements at mines in Chile eased concerns about supply disru
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
ICE cotton jumps 3 percent
Cotton

ICE cotton jumps 3 percent

ICE cotton surged 3 percent in its biggest one-day percentage gain in two months on Thursday, buoyed by speculator buying and partly supportive US export sales data as benchmark prices hit a seven-month high. Cotton contracts for March settled up 2.23 cen
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Four terrorists killed in Balochistan operations: ISPR

Four terrorists killed in Balochistan operations: ISPR

The Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan killed four terrorists in two separate sanitisation operations in Sibbi and Kech districts of the province, Pakistan Army's media wing said on Friday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), FC personne
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Four bottled water plants sealed

Four bottled water plants sealed

Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) on Friday unearthed four companies involved in illegal manufacturing, stock and sale of bottled drinking water in the vicinity of District Mirpurkhas. A PSQCA spokesman said the raids were conducted
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
VoP offers free guards service at Churches

VoP offers free guards service at Churches

After the most heinous tragedy of massacre at a church in Peshawar on 22 September 2013 Veterans of Pakistan (formerly PESA) had offered to supplement police efforts by providing, free of cost, extra armed security guards to all churches in Pakistan. Unfo
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Customs value of digital printing inkjet inks, printing inks revised

Customs value of digital printing inkjet inks, printing inks revised

Directorate General Customs Valuation (DGCV) has revised the customs values of digital printing inkjet inks and printing inks under section 25 (7) of the Customs Act, 1969. The customs values of these inks were earlier determined through valuation ruling
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
PBIF demands early completion of Swat development projects
Exchange

PBIF demands early completion of Swat development projects

President of Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF) Mian Zahid Hussain has said that the all development projects must be completed well in time so that Swat can be integrated in the mainstream again. He said it would also help eliminate pove
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Sugarcane growers call off scheduled sit in

Sugarcane growers call off scheduled sit in

The Sugarcane Growers Joint Action Committee has called off its scheduled protest of blocking the National Highway in Hyderabad on December 23. The committee had withdrawn its call here Friday at a press conference held in the office of Sindh Chamber of A
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Urdu Conference: Iftikhar Arif presides over Hamd-o-Naat session

Urdu Conference: Iftikhar Arif presides over Hamd-o-Naat session

The second day of international Urdu Conference continued at Arts Council of Pakistan on Friday with a sitting of 'Hamd-o-Naat' under the supervision of famous poet Iftikhar Arif. Jahan Ara Lutfi, Farasat Hussain and Dr Aziz Ahsan presented their research
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
UAF arranges competitions

UAF arranges competitions

The University of Agriculture Faisalabad arranged poster, writing, and debate competitions in connection with Quaid Day to pay homage to the founder of the country. The events were arranged under the banner of Senior Tutor Office to mark Quaid Day.
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
PM's revised package: TMA shocked over ending its role in verifying DDB

PM's revised package: TMA shocked over ending its role in verifying DDB

The Towel Manufacturers' Association of Pakistan (TMA) has expressed 'surprise' over the government's move for eliminating its role in verification of Duty Draw Back under the Prime Minister's revised package for exporters. A letter, which the TMA dispatc
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Sewerage system being choked by anti-social elements: KWSB

Sewerage system being choked by anti-social elements: KWSB

Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KW&SB) has failed in detecting those involved in choking of its sewerage system although official sources assert that there is a political motive behind overflowing of filthy water on various city's arteries. The KW&SB's
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Cold, dry weather likely today

Cold, dry weather likely today

The Met Office on Friday forecast cold and dry weather for the most parts of the country over the next 24 hours. It said that hilly areas of Gilgit-Baltistan are likely to receive an isolated light rain with light snowfall. Dense fog is expected to engulf
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Proposed merger delayed
Exchange

Proposed merger delayed

The Board of Directors of Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited has decided to delay the proposed merger of Fatima Fertilizer Company and its wholly subsidiary, Fatimafert Limited till any further consideration, in this regard. It was previously announced to
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
UVAS launches students' business start-ups

UVAS launches students' business start-ups

The Business Incubation Centre (BIC) and Office of Research Innovation & Commercialization (ORIC) of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore jointly organised UVAS students' business start-up launching ceremony here on Friday.
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
SC urged to strike down election law

SC urged to strike down election law

Supreme Court was urged on Friday to strike down and declare the Election Act, 2017 ultra vires for being inconsistent and violative of the constitutional provisions. Azhar Siddique, counsel for President Armaan Welfare Foundation Lahore, Amna Malik, chal
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Pakistani, Iranian officials conduct aerial patrolling

Pakistani, Iranian officials conduct aerial patrolling

Border officials of Pakistan and Iran conducted joint aerial patrolling by helicopter Friday. According to Levies Iranian officials General Qurban Muhammad Ashadi of Sipah Pasdaran, Mero Intizami Syed Kumeli and others arrived here. They joined Pakistani
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Tehmina voices concern over Pence's remarks about Pakistan

Tehmina voices concern over Pence's remarks about Pakistan

Secretary Foreign Affairs Tehmina Janjua on Friday expressed concern over the remarks of US Vice President Mike Pence about Pakistan during his surprise visit to Afghanistan. She briefed the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs today in Islamabad
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
LHC reprimands Punjab cane commissioner

LHC reprimands Punjab cane commissioner

The Lahore High Court on Friday reprimanded the Punjab cane commissioner for issuing show causes notices to sugar mills for not starting crushing season instead of lodging cases against their owners despite court directions. The petitioner Ameer Jamaat-e-
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Maryam Nawaz being considered for Punjab CM's slot

Maryam Nawaz being considered for Punjab CM's slot

Former prime minister and PML-N president Nawaz Sharif on Friday held a meeting with his party leaders at his Raiwind residence and discussed the future political strategy to counter designs of the opponents by taking the people into confidence. Among oth
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
PML-N should avoid blame game: Kaira

PML-N should avoid blame game: Kaira

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Punjab President Qamar Zaman Kaira said on Friday that the PML-N should abstain from blame game as the third force has clarified that it is not vying for usurping power in the country. He further advised the judiciary and NAB
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
AUP, NCA hold workshop on climate change impacts in KP

AUP, NCA hold workshop on climate change impacts in KP

Climate Change Centre of Agriculture University Peshawar (AUP) in collaboration with Norwegian Organization (NCA) held a workshop on impact of climate change on the rainfall patterns in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The workshop was attended by the officers of prov
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Power theft high in areas with tube well connections: LESCO

Power theft high in areas with tube well connections: LESCO

The CEO of Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) Syed Wajid Ali Kazmi said on Friday that the ratio of power theft was higher in areas dominated with tube well connections. He said the rural areas, particularly in and around major cities, was rampant wit
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Hunar Mela KP artists submit complaints

Hunar Mela KP artists submit complaints

KP Artists Association has formally submitted complaints with Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa demanding action against the illegalities in Tourism and Culture Departments and initiating a fair inquiry on the projects to a particular party.
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Sindh Governor, CM to lay wreath at Mazar-e-Quaid

Sindh Governor, CM to lay wreath at Mazar-e-Quaid

Sindh Governor Mohammed Zubair and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah will lay a wreath at the mausoleum of father of the nation Quaid-i-Azam Mohammed Ali Jinnah on December 25. According to a statement on Friday, by laying the wreath at the mausole
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Special Christmas bazaars in Faisalabad

Special Christmas bazaars in Faisalabad

Under the directions of CM Punjab Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, as many as seven special Christmas bazaars have been opened in Faisalabad district in order to provide essential commodities to the Christian community on subsidized rates for the celebrations of
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
27 NGOs closed in what activists see as widening of crackdown

27 NGOs closed in what activists see as widening of crackdown

Government has ordered 27 international aid groups to shut down for working in unauthorised areas, spurring human rights campaigners to denounce swelling constraints on free speech and humanitarian work. The Ministry of Interior gave the 27 NGOs 90 days t
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Rs 23,970 millions tax collected in July-November: minister
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Rs 23,970 millions tax collected in July-November: minister

Sindh Minister for Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Mukesh Kumar Chawla has said that during last five months of current fiscal year that "July to November 2017, Sindh Excise and Taxation department has collected Rs 23970.376 million while in same p
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Khattak approves home financing scheme for employees

Khattak approves home financing scheme for employees

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pervez Khattak formally approved home financing scheme for government employees under Khpal Kor Low Cost Housing Scheme (KKLCHS) in a meeting held at Chief Minister House Peshawar. On this occasion, MoU signing ceremony w
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
'Justice, education vital to establish peace, tolerance in society'

'Justice, education vital to establish peace, tolerance in society'

Punjab University acting vice-chancellor Professor Dr Taqi Zahid Butt has said that justice, education and training are vital to establish peace and promote culture of tolerance in our society. He said this while addressing a seminar and inauguration week
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Central pathological laboratories being set up in Lahore and Multan

Central pathological laboratories being set up in Lahore and Multan

Secretary Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Najam Ahmed Shah has said that work has been started for establishing state-of-the-art central pathological laboratories in Lahore and Multan to provide international standard diagnostics facilities t
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Irsa reduces water discharges from Mangla, Tarbela dams

Irsa reduces water discharges from Mangla, Tarbela dams

Indus River System Authority (IRSA) on Friday reduced water releases from Tarbela and Mangla dams with immediate effects in view of Annual Canal Closure scheduled to start from December 25. According to IRSA spokesman water discharge from Tarbela has been
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Supreme Court dismisses plea against NTS

Supreme Court dismisses plea against NTS

The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the verdict of the Sindh High Court (SHC) ruling that the admissions in the government-run medical colleges and universities would be conducted on the basis of National Testing Service (NTS) test held earlier.
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
CPSP's 51st convocation held

CPSP's 51st convocation held

The 51st Convocation of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan was held at Awain-e-Iqbal Lahore where 568 Doctors were awarded by CPSP Fellowship and Membership degrees. A total of 495 doctors were awarded by FCPS degree while 72 were awarded by
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Market liquidity: SECP forms task force to propose measures
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Market liquidity: SECP forms task force to propose measures

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has formed a task force to propose measures to enhance market liquidity. The task force comprised of SECP personnel, NCCPL's and PSX's management representatives and the TREC Holders. The task forc
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Murad assures foolproof security for PSL final

Murad assures foolproof security for PSL final

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that he is keen to bring international cricket back to Karachi and assure foolproof security for PSL final match scheduled to be held in the city on March 25. He said this while talking to Pakistan Cricket
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Christian staff of DMC South paid salary

Christian staff of DMC South paid salary

The Christian staff of the District Municipal Corporation (DMC) Karachi South has been paid December's salary in advance ahead of Christmas. This was stated on Friday by the Chairman of the DMC South, Malik Muhammad Fayyaz.
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Asfandyar warns of strong reaction over delay in Fata-KP merger

Asfandyar warns of strong reaction over delay in Fata-KP merger

Awami National Party (ANP) Central president, Asfandyar Wali Khan on Friday warned the federal government of strong reaction from ANP over delay in merger of FATA with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Addressing a function on the occasion of death anniversary of the A
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Book on 'Religious Seminaries and its Present Importance' launched

Book on 'Religious Seminaries and its Present Importance' launched

The Iqbal International Institute for Research and Dialogue, International Islamic University, Islamabad organized launching ceremony of the book of renowned US based scholar Dr Ibrahim Moosa here at the Faisal Masjid campus of the university. Dr Qibla Ay
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
BMP demands immediate reforms to overcome economic downslide
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BMP demands immediate reforms to overcome economic downslide

The Businessmen Panel (BMP) of the FPCCI on Friday demanded immediate reforms including improvement in the tax system, energy supplies, and sell bleeding state-run enterprises wasting trillions of rupees per annum to overcome the economic downslide.
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan was threatened to stay away from UN resolution: Maleeha

Pakistan was threatened to stay away from UN resolution: Maleeha

Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Maleeha Lodhi on Friday said that the country did not respond to threats in the wake of the United States' do-more demand. "Pakistan does not get pressurised from threats," said Maleeha Lodhi. "Pa
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Dr Ghulam Muhammad named NARC DG

Dr Ghulam Muhammad named NARC DG

Dr Ghulam Muhammad Ali, Member (Coordination & Monitoring) PARC, Chief Scientist/Senior Director (NIGAB) has been appointed as Director General, National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC), Islamabad with effect from 15-12-2017. At the time of his appoin
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Governor Fata Youth Festival from December 25

Governor Fata Youth Festival from December 25

The third Governor Fata Youth Festival will be commenced at Jamrud Sports Complex Khyber Agency from December 25. The announcement was made by Director Sports Fata, Mohammad Nawaz while speaking at a news conference at press club here on Friday. Accompani
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
ICT launches drive against quacks, substandard milk

ICT launches drive against quacks, substandard milk

Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration on Friday launched operation against quacks as well as sale of substandard milk and use of fancy number plates in the federal capital. The official said that the decision to this effect was taken in a meeti
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Hazara women find a safe space in social venture

Hazara women find a safe space in social venture

Working at "Hazara", a restaurant in the Pakistani city of Quetta, is a potentially deadly political act: all of the greasy spoon's employees are female members of a Shia ethnic minority often targeted by extremists. The outlet is named after the ethnic H
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
No evidence found against five bloggers: IHC informed

No evidence found against five bloggers: IHC informed

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Friday informed Islamabad High Court (IHC) that no evidence was found against five bloggers allegedly involved in posting blasphemous contents on social media pages earlier this year. Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Karak University celebrates Christmas

Karak University celebrates Christmas

The department of English, Khushal Khan Khattak University Karak, organized a programme for Christian employees to celebrate Christmas in the University campus, here on Friday. This was the first event of its kind held in the university. The event with th
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Economy faces serious risks despite growth: IPR
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Economy faces serious risks despite growth: IPR

Despite revival of growth, the economy faces serious risks and vulnerabilities. This was stated by the Institute for Policy Reforms in the Review the Economy for First Quarter 2017-18. Economic growth has improved with revival in manufacturing and agricul
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Rs 50 million disbursed under Akhuwat Micro Finance scheme

Rs 50 million disbursed under Akhuwat Micro Finance scheme

As many as Rs 50 million was disbursed on Friday among 1,500 deserving families as interest-free loan under Akhuwat Micro Finance, Chief Minster Self Employment Scheme, that is meant to make them effective and self-sufficient member of the society. The ce
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
ITU's seven robotics expo begins

ITU's seven robotics expo begins

Information Technology University (ITU) the Punjabis organizing its 7th edition of the flagship "Robotics Expo, Machines of The future: Robotson" today from 10.30 am to 4 pm at Arfa Software Technology Park. The founding Vice Chancellor ITU, Chairman PITB
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
APTMA hails Lesco's decision of appointing focal person

APTMA hails Lesco's decision of appointing focal person

The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Chairman Amir Fayyaz has welcomed the announcement of appointment of a focal person in LESCO to solve the textile industry issues on priority. LESCO Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Syed Wajid Ali Kazmi made
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Shahbaz inaugurates Southern loop I, II

Shahbaz inaugurates Southern loop I, II

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif inaugurated the southern loop I and II on Friday which was constructed in collaboration with Lahore Ring Road Authority and Frontier Works Organization (FWO). Construction of this 22.4 km long important road, which has
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
LHC issues notices to ECP, federal government

LHC issues notices to ECP, federal government

The Lahore High Court on Friday issued notices to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and the federal government for 15th January 2018 in a petition challenging Election Act, 2017, allowing the politicians not to reveal details of their assets and d
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Terror bid foiled in Muzaffargarh

Terror bid foiled in Muzaffargarh

The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) foiled a terror bid by arresting three terrorists during an operation in Muzaffargarh early Friday, CTD officials said. The terrorists belong to a banned outfit and were plotting an attack during the Christmas festiv
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Opposition leaders to attend APC: Qadri

Opposition leaders to attend APC: Qadri

Chairman Pakistan Awami Tehreek Dr Muhammad Tahir Ul Qadri has claimed that the main opposition leaders have assured him of their participation in all parties conference on 28th December, but he wants to include other opposition parties in next course of
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Saarc CCI nominates PU VC to head education reforms body

Saarc CCI nominates PU VC to head education reforms body

South Asia Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Chamber of Commerce and Industry has nominated Punjab University's Vice Chancellor Dr Zaffar Mueen Nasar to head its high level "Education Reforms Committee" for promotion of common education agenda i
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
$2 billion 'Eighteen Islamabad' housing project unveiled

$2 billion 'Eighteen Islamabad' housing project unveiled

Local and international real estate investors Friday unveiled $2 billion 'Eighteen Islamabad', a housing scheme, here. Addressing a joint press conference, Naguib Sawiris, Chairman Ora Developers, Anwar Saifullah of Saif Group and Malik Adeel, Chairman Ko
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Larkana's largest science festival kicks off

Larkana's largest science festival kicks off

Larkana: Larkana's largest two-day science festival for schoolchildren kicked off on Wednesday at Larkana Arts Council, to ignite a spark for science and discovery among students in the region, and to promote better quality of learning available in govern
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Digitising SMEs in Pakistan

Digitising SMEs in Pakistan

As the world paces towards adopting digital technologies, Pakistan is making efforts to achieve parity. There are around 3 million Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Pakistan, contributing to over 40 percent to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 78
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
LCCI hails ECC's decision of withdrawing RD from certain items

LCCI hails ECC's decision of withdrawing RD from certain items

While lauding the decision of Economic Coordination Committee to remove regulatory duty from certain items, Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Malik Tahir Javaid hoped that the duty would be withdrawn totally. Talking to a businessme
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
FWCCI, RCCI sign MoU

FWCCI, RCCI sign MoU

Faisalabad Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FWCCI) has signed an MOU with Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry to work for the promotion of the cause of women entrepreneurs by exchanging relevant information and material between the two identiti
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Asset management services: SECP revises terms and conditions
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Asset management services: SECP revises terms and conditions

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has revised the terms and conditions to undertake asset management services by Asset Management Companies (AMCs). In this regard, the SECP has issued SRO 1279 (I)/2017 here on Friday to amend Non-B
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
UN Women, Punjab government sign MoU

UN Women, Punjab government sign MoU

UN Women and Strategic Reforms Unit (SRU) of the Punjab Government on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for future cooperation in promoting gender equality efforts. The MoU was signed by the Country Representative for UN Women, Jamshed M K
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Abbas rules out US peace plan
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Abbas rules out US peace plan

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas said Friday that he would "no longer accept" any peace plan proposed by the United States, dealing a pre-emptive blow to a new initiative expected by Washington next year. The comments in Paris came hours after 128 membe
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
US notes Hernandez 'victory' in disputed Honduras vote

US notes Hernandez 'victory' in disputed Honduras vote

The United States on Friday congratulated Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernandez on winning a new mandate, while urging a full review of any legal challenges to an election marred by suspicions of fraud. Deadly protests have erupted in Honduras after e
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Sofia to ban horse-drawn carts for EU presidency

Sofia to ban horse-drawn carts for EU presidency

Bulgaria's capital Sofia is drafting plans to rid the common sight of creaking horse-drawn carts from its streets in an effort to brush up its image for the country's EU presidency from January. "The carts pose a serious risk for road accidents, they litt
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Peru president survives impeachment vote

Peru president survives impeachment vote

Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski narrowly survived an impeachment vote late Thursday by lawmakers accusing him of graft in relation to disgraced Brazilian construction firm Odebrecht. "The demand for vacancy on grounds of permanent moral incapacit
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Bomb rocks Greek courthouse

Bomb rocks Greek courthouse

A bomb exploded early Friday outside one of Greece's main courthouses, causing material damage but no injuries, with police suspecting a far-left group of setting it off to protest property foreclosures sought by debt-laden banks. The explosion occurred a
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Three dead, six missing as storm hits southern Philippines

Three dead, six missing as storm hits southern Philippines

At least three people were killed and six others were missing after a tropical storm struck the southern Philippines Friday, unleashing floods and landslides across a region of 20 million people, officials said. Tropical Storm Tembin hit the east coast of
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
UN slaps new sanctions on North Korea

UN slaps new sanctions on North Korea

With China's backing, the UN Security Council on Friday slapped new sanctions on North Korea that will restrict oil supplies vital for Pyongyang's missile and nuclear programs. The council unanimously adopted a US-drafted resolution that also orders the r
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Johnson, Lavrov exchange smiles and barbs
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Johnson, Lavrov exchange smiles and barbs

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson clashed Friday over Russia's alleged interference in the Brexit vote even as they sought to mend ties after years of antagonism. During the first official visit by a foreig
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Putin slams 'aggressive' new US defence strategy

Putin slams 'aggressive' new US defence strategy

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday described the new defence strategy unveiled by US counterpart Donald Trump as "aggressive," saying Moscow would take that into account in its own actions. But he said that although Russia must strive to develop a
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
UK passports changing back to blue after Brexit

UK passports changing back to blue after Brexit

Britain will return to blue passports after leaving the European Union in 2019, "to restore our national identity", the government announced Friday. The kingdom will phase out the current burgundy-coloured travel document - commonly adopted by EU member s
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Catalan separatists deal blow to Madrid

Catalan separatists deal blow to Madrid

With their leaders in exile or jail, Catalan separatists scrambled Friday to reap the benefits of defeating Spain's central government in a divisive regional election.
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Aussie up, kiwi steadies
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Aussie up, kiwi steadies

The Australian dollar climbed to a 1-1/2 month peak on Friday led by stronger prices for iron ore, the country's top export earner, while the New Zealand dollar stayed inside recent ranges. The Aussie, which has strengthened the past four days, was up ano
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Sterling reverses small losses
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Sterling reverses small losses

Sterling reversed small losses on Friday to trade flat after British economic growth for the third quarter was left unchanged and the year-on-year number was revised higher, with traders avoiding big positions before the holiday period. The prospect of fu
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Sri Lankan rupee up
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Sri Lankan rupee up

The Sri Lankan rupee closed firmer on Friday, as exporter dollar sales and inward remittances surpassed demand for the US currency by importers, dealers said. The spot rupee, which traded at 152.75/85 during the day, ended at 152.80/153.00 per dollar, com
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Most Asian currencies barely move
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Most Asian currencies barely move

Most emerging Asian currencies made small moves on Friday, in thin trade, as investors avoided sizable bets ahead of the holiday weekend, while the US dollar inched up marginally. The dollar index, which gauges the US currency against a basket of six majo
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Yuan inches up
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Yuan inches up

The yuan inched up against the US dollar on Friday on corporate sales of the greenback, and the Chinese currency was on track to strengthen for a second straight week. The dollar edged up in overseas markets on Friday morning though it remained on track f
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Dollar inches lower for third day in New York
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Dollar inches lower for third day in New York

The dollar slipped for a third straight day on Thursday in thin trading, with investors hesitant to make big bets ahead of the holidays, as market participants digested a US tax reform plan that so far has had limited impact on the currency. Going into th
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Euro slips in Europe after Catalan vote; bitcoin slides
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Euro slips in Europe after Catalan vote; bitcoin slides

The euro slipped against the dollar on Friday after Catalan separatists won a regional election, stoking concerns about the possible break-up of the euro zone's fourth-largest economy. Spain's government had hoped that the Catalan election would strip pro
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Dollar edges up, euro slumps in Asia
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Dollar edges up, euro slumps in Asia

The dollar edged up on Friday though it remained on track for weekly losses, while the euro slumped after Catalan vote results indicated a victory for separatists in a blow to Madrid. Spain's government had hoped that the Catalan election would strip pro-
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Investor takes stake in Rolling Stone, keeping on owner

Investor takes stake in Rolling Stone, keeping on owner

Media investor Jay Penske on Wednesday announced a stake in Rolling Stone to revive the financial health of the iconic magazine of music and counterculture, with founder Jann Wenner preserving a role. The investor's Penske Media Corp did not reveal terms
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
UK car output falls in November as domestic demand slumps

UK car output falls in November as domestic demand slumps

British car production fell 4.6 percent in November due to a nearly 30 percent drop in year-on-year domestic demand, which an industry body blamed on uncertainty over Brexit and diesel taxation. A total of 161,490 vehicles rolled off British production li
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
India needs to strengthen RBI's independence: IMF

India needs to strengthen RBI's independence: IMF

The International Monetary Fund on Thursday recommended India strengthen the independence of its central bank and bolster resources for its financial system regulators amid a bad debt pile-up at public banks. Indian banks have some of the highest levels o
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Food security worsening in conflict-hit Mideast, North Africa: UN

Food security worsening in conflict-hit Mideast, North Africa: UN

Food security in the Middle East and North Africa "is fast deteriorating" because of conflicts in countries from Syria to Yemen, the UN's food agency said Thursday. Violence in nations that also include Libya, Iraq and Sudan are leading to "a widening gap
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Taiwan central bank stands pat on rates as inflation remains mild

Taiwan central bank stands pat on rates as inflation remains mild

Taiwan's central bank kept its policy rate unchanged on Thursday, as inflationary pressures remain mild in spite of healthy export growth and improving consumption. As expected, the central bank kept its discount rate steady at 1.375 percent for the sixth
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Sharma's record-equalling century helps India take series

Sharma's record-equalling century helps India take series

Skipper Rohit Sharma's record-equalling century guided India to a 88-run win in the second Twenty20 international against Sri Lanka on Friday, clinching the series 2-0 in Indore. The visitors were dismissed for 172 in pursuit of their 261-run target. Kusa
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
First phase of Indus Water Cross Jeep Race begins

First phase of Indus Water Cross Jeep Race begins

The first phase of the 7th Indus Water Cross Jeep Race-2017 is beginning at the Indus River near Swabi Interchange on Motorway M-1 today (Saturday). Organised by the Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (TCKP) and the Frontier 4x4 Club, the event is aim
Published 23 Dec, 2017 12:00am
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