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Archive - 2018-01-30
Driving to never-never land!
Automobile

Driving to never-never land!

Last time in this column, we discussed what the ultimate car utopia would be like. We questioned—though only jokingly—
Updated 31 Jan, 2018 07:52am
Mexico's GDP grew 2.3pc in 2017
World

Mexico's GDP grew 2.3pc in 2017

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's economy, Latin America's second largest, grew 2.3 percent in 2017 over the previous year, acco
Published 30 Jan, 2018 09:05pm
A flight on the moon
Featured Photos

A flight on the moon

A British Airways aicraft flies infront of a full moon over London, Britain, January 30, 2018.   Copyrig
Published 30 Jan, 2018 07:14pm
Wooden decorative toys
Featured Photos

Wooden decorative toys

An artisan making the wooden decorative items for customers at Lok Virsa.   Copyright APP (Associated Pr
Published 30 Jan, 2018 06:00pm
Dancing Bird
Featured Photos

Dancing Bird

A bird looks for food among an icicle-covered tree at Guiyang botanical garden in Guiyang, capital of southwest Chin
Published 30 Jan, 2018 04:42pm
Rangers arrest two accused
General News

Rangers arrest two accused

KARACHI: The Pakistan Rangers Sindh on Tuesday arrested two alleged criminals during crackdown in various parts of the c
Published 30 Jan, 2018 03:11pm
Bullion Prices on Tuesday
General News

Bullion Prices on Tuesday

KARACHI: Following were the Bullion Prices in Karachi and Multan on Tuesday. KARACHI: (per 10 gram) Gold Tezabi 24
Published 30 Jan, 2018 02:59pm
Stock markets retreat
Financial

Stock markets retreat

LONDON: Stock markets were awash with red on Tuesday as investors took profits following recent rallies, while awaiting
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:38pm
The age of turbulence
Miscellaneous

The age of turbulence

Tired of being fed “nothing but lies and deceit”, does Uncle Sam really want to break-up with Pakistan? Well, with the s
Updated 30 Jan, 2018 07:07am
APL in 1HFY18
Oil and Gas

APL in 1HFY18

Attock Petroleum Limited (PSX: APL) announced its earnings for 1HFY18 last week, and the earnings for the third largest
Published 30 Jan, 2018 06:44am
Bitcoin to drop to $10,487
World

Bitcoin to drop to $10,487

SINGAPORE: Bitcoin may break a support at $10,831 and fall to the next support at $10,487, as suggested by a rising chan
Published 30 Jan, 2018 05:37am
BOARD MEETINGS
Exchange

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rates extend week-end's losses
Currency

THE RUPEE: rates extend week-end's losses

The rupee extended week-end's losses against the dollar on the money market on Monday in the process of trading activity, dealers said. No visible changes were seen in the value of the rupee in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 110.54 an
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rates extend week-end's losses
Currency

THE RUPEE: rates extend week-end's losses

The rupee extended week-end's losses against the dollar on the money market on Monday in the process of trading activity, dealers said. No visible changes were seen in the value of the rupee in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 110.54 an
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Business climate: World Bank recognizes only four actions: BoI

Business climate: World Bank recognizes only four actions: BoI

A meeting with the World Bank senior level visiting team was held on Thursday (January 25) at BoI Islamabad. The Pakistan side was led by Naeem Zamindar, Chairman BoI while World Bank team was led by Annette Dixon, Regional Vice President, South Asia regi
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Business climate: World Bank recognizes only four actions: BoI

Business climate: World Bank recognizes only four actions: BoI

A meeting with the World Bank senior level visiting team was held on Thursday (January 25) at BoI Islamabad. The Pakistan side was led by Naeem Zamindar, Chairman BoI while World Bank team was led by Annette Dixon, Regional Vice President, South Asia regi
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (January 29, 2018).

Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Business climate: World Bank recognizes only four actions: BoI

Business climate: World Bank recognizes only four actions: BoI

A meeting with the World Bank senior level visiting team was held on Thursday (January 25) at BoI Islamabad. The Pakistan side was led by Naeem Zamindar, Chairman BoI while World Bank team was led by Annette Dixon, Regional Vice President, South Asia regi
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (January 29, 2018).

Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (January 29, 2018).

Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 down 15.42 points
Exchange

BRIndex100 down 15.42 points

Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a declining trend due to selling by local and foreign investors in various sectors. BRIndex100 lost 15.42 points or 0.32 percent to close at 4,779.95 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,825.54 and intrada
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 down 15.42 points
Exchange

BRIndex100 down 15.42 points

Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a declining trend due to selling by local and foreign investors in various sectors. BRIndex100 lost 15.42 points or 0.32 percent to close at 4,779.95 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,825.54 and intrada
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (January 29, 2018)

Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 down 15.42 points
Exchange

BRIndex100 down 15.42 points

Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a declining trend due to selling by local and foreign investors in various sectors. BRIndex100 lost 15.42 points or 0.32 percent to close at 4,779.95 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,825.54 and intrada
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Senate elections on March 3

Senate elections on March 3

Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday fixed March 03 as the polling day for Senate elections on 52 seats to be vacated after the retirement of 50 percent members of the 104-member Upper House. According to a notification, the ECP would issue sch
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Senate elections on March 3

Senate elections on March 3

Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday fixed March 03 as the polling day for Senate elections on 52 seats to be vacated after the retirement of 50 percent members of the 104-member Upper House. According to a notification, the ECP would issue sch
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
OICCI unveils report on energy scene

OICCI unveils report on energy scene

The Overseas Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) said on Monday that international investors have several reservations with respect to Pakistan's fiscal space, fiscal policies and adhocism which is regarded as the main reason for low FDI. Unveiling '
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
OICCI unveils report on energy scene

OICCI unveils report on energy scene

The Overseas Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) said on Monday that international investors have several reservations with respect to Pakistan's fiscal space, fiscal policies and adhocism which is regarded as the main reason for low FDI. Unveiling '
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (January 29, 2018).

Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
OICCI unveils report on energy scene

OICCI unveils report on energy scene

The Overseas Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) said on Monday that international investors have several reservations with respect to Pakistan''s fiscal space, fiscal policies and adhocism which is regarded as the main reason for low FDI. Unveiling
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (January 29, 2018).

Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
PM explains significance of CPEC: it's most important initiative

PM explains significance of CPEC: it's most important initiative

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Monday said that the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is the most important initiative of our generation. "This is perhaps the most important initiative of our generation and the most visible part of the Belt
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (January 29, 2018).

Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
PM explains significance of CPEC: it's most important initiative

PM explains significance of CPEC: it's most important initiative

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Monday said that the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is the most important initiative of our generation. "This is perhaps the most important initiative of our generation and the most visible part of the Belt
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
PM explains significance of CPEC: it''s most important initiative

PM explains significance of CPEC: it''s most important initiative

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Monday said that the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is the most important initiative of our generation. "This is perhaps the most important initiative of our generation and the most visible part of the Belt
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
SC seeks report on PTV vacant slots

SC seeks report on PTV vacant slots

the Supreme Court on Monday sought a report from the Ministry of Information pertaining to the delay in the filling of vacant slots of the managing director of Pakistan Television Corporation. Heading a three-member bench, Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar r
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (January 29, 2018) and the forecast for Tuesday (January 30, 2018).

Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Etisalat likely to consider valuation of 33 PTCL properties

Etisalat likely to consider valuation of 33 PTCL properties

The UAE telecom giant Etisalat has shown its willingness to consider the valuation of 33 properties of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) carried out by the Pakistani government during a three-month-long correspondence between the two. Secr
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Etisalat likely to consider valuation of 33 PTCL properties

Etisalat likely to consider valuation of 33 PTCL properties

The UAE telecom giant Etisalat has shown its willingness to consider the valuation of 33 properties of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) carried out by the Pakistani government during a three-month-long correspondence between the two. Secr
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Etisalat likely to consider valuation of 33 PTCL properties

Etisalat likely to consider valuation of 33 PTCL properties

The UAE telecom giant Etisalat has shown its willingness to consider the valuation of 33 properties of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) carried out by the Pakistani government during a three-month-long correspondence between the two. Secr
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Dar's wealth statements in the spotlight
Exchange

Dar's wealth statements in the spotlight

Wealth of former Finance Minister Ishaq Dar had increased by 91 times in accordance with the wealth statements submitted by him from 1993 and 2009, a prosecution witness told the Accountability Court hearing corruption reference against Dar on Monday.
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Dar's wealth statements in the spotlight
Exchange

Dar's wealth statements in the spotlight

Wealth of former Finance Minister Ishaq Dar had increased by 91 times in accordance with the wealth statements submitted by him from 1993 and 2009, a prosecution witness told the Accountability Court hearing corruption reference against Dar on Monday.
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Sale of land to help PSM raise Rs 12 billion: NA panel told

Sale of land to help PSM raise Rs 12 billion: NA panel told

Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) will generate revenue of Rs 12 billion through selling its 930 acres of land to National Industrial Park (NIP) for development of an industrial park, a parliamentary panel was informed on Monday. Secretary Privatization Commissi
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Sale of land to help PSM raise Rs 12 billion: NA panel told

Sale of land to help PSM raise Rs 12 billion: NA panel told

Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) will generate revenue of Rs 12 billion through selling its 930 acres of land to National Industrial Park (NIP) for development of an industrial park, a parliamentary panel was informed on Monday. Secretary Privatization Commissi
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Sale of land to help PSM raise Rs 12 billion: NA panel told

Sale of land to help PSM raise Rs 12 billion: NA panel told

Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) will generate revenue of Rs 12 billion through selling its 930 acres of land to National Industrial Park (NIP) for development of an industrial park, a parliamentary panel was informed on Monday. Secretary Privatization Commissi
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
UAE moves WTO over duties on BOPP food packaging

UAE moves WTO over duties on BOPP food packaging

The United Arab Emirates has launched a trade complaint at the World Trade Organization to challenge Pakistan's duties on biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film, used in food packaging, a WTO filing showed on Monday.
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
UAE moves WTO over duties on BOPP food packaging

UAE moves WTO over duties on BOPP food packaging

The United Arab Emirates has launched a trade complaint at the World Trade Organization to challenge Pakistan's duties on biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film, used in food packaging, a WTO filing showed on Monday.
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
UAE moves WTO over duties on BOPP food packaging

UAE moves WTO over duties on BOPP food packaging

The United Arab Emirates has launched a trade complaint at the World Trade Organization to challenge Pakistan''s duties on biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film, used in food packaging, a WTO filing showed on Monday.
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Sindh government finally suspends Rao Anwar

Sindh government finally suspends Rao Anwar

The Sindh government suspended SSP Malir Rao Anwar, absconder in the extrajudicial killing case of 27-year-old aspiring model Naqeebullah Mehsud on Monday. According to the notification issued by Chief Secretary Sindh, "With the approval of Chief Minister
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Sindh government finally suspends Rao Anwar

Sindh government finally suspends Rao Anwar

The Sindh government suspended SSP Malir Rao Anwar, absconder in the extrajudicial killing case of 27-year-old aspiring model Naqeebullah Mehsud on Monday. According to the notification issued by Chief Secretary Sindh, "With the approval of Chief Minister
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Zainab case: SC forms investigation committee
Currency

Zainab case: SC forms investigation committee

Supreme Court on Monday formed a three-member committee comprising officials from Federal Investigation Agency, Intelligence Bureau and Islamabad Police to figure out whether or not the accused of the Zainab murder case is part of an international racket
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Zainab case: SC forms investigation committee
Currency

Zainab case: SC forms investigation committee

Supreme Court on Monday formed a three-member committee comprising officials from Federal Investigation Agency, Intelligence Bureau and Islamabad Police to figure out whether or not the accused of the Zainab murder case is part of an international racket
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Performance of commercial counsellors criticized

Performance of commercial counsellors criticized

Expressing dissatisfaction over the poor performance of commercial counselors abroad, a parliamentary panel observed that the country has failed in tapping the potential of trade with many countries. "There is immense demand for Pakistani products in many
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Performance of commercial counsellors criticized

Performance of commercial counsellors criticized

Expressing dissatisfaction over the poor performance of commercial counselors abroad, a parliamentary panel observed that the country has failed in tapping the potential of trade with many countries. "There is immense demand for Pakistani products in many
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Performance of commercial counsellors criticized

Performance of commercial counsellors criticized

Expressing dissatisfaction over the poor performance of commercial counselors abroad, a parliamentary panel observed that the country has failed in tapping the potential of trade with many countries. "There is immense demand for Pakistani products in many
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Trump says 'no' to Taliban talks after wave of attacks

Trump says 'no' to Taliban talks after wave of attacks

US President Donald Trump on Monday ruled out quick talks with the Taliban, following a wave of bloody large-scale attacks in the Afghan capital Kabul. "I don't think we are prepared to talk right now," Trump said, throwing into question Washington's stra
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Trump says 'no' to Taliban talks after wave of attacks

Trump says 'no' to Taliban talks after wave of attacks

US President Donald Trump on Monday ruled out quick talks with the Taliban, following a wave of bloody large-scale attacks in the Afghan capital Kabul. "I don't think we are prepared to talk right now," Trump said, throwing into question Washington's stra
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
India has 21 million 'unwanted' girls

India has 21 million 'unwanted' girls

The desire of Indian parents for sons has created an estimated 21 million "unwanted" girls because couples keep having children until they produce a boy, the government said Monday. Indian parents have historically wanted sons, who are seen as breadwinner
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
India has 21 million 'unwanted' girls

India has 21 million 'unwanted' girls

The desire of Indian parents for sons has created an estimated 21 million "unwanted" girls because couples keep having children until they produce a boy, the government said Monday. Indian parents have historically wanted sons, who are seen as breadwinner
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Kabul on edge as IS gunmen launch fresh attack on military compound

Kabul on edge as IS gunmen launch fresh attack on military compound

Gunmen and suicide bombers launched a pre-dawn attack claimed by the Islamic State group on a military compound in Kabul Monday, killing 11 soldiers in the third major assault in the Afghan capital in recent days. The series of assaults, including one of
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Kabul on edge as IS gunmen launch fresh attack on military compound

Kabul on edge as IS gunmen launch fresh attack on military compound

Gunmen and suicide bombers launched a pre-dawn attack claimed by the Islamic State group on a military compound in Kabul Monday, killing 11 soldiers in the third major assault in the Afghan capital in recent days. The series of assaults, including one of
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
PM for continuity in development policies
Exchange

PM for continuity in development policies

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, while addressing the inauguration ceremony of the North Bound carriageway, a component of the long awaited Lyari Expressway project, stated that continuity of development policies of the PML-N government would be ensur
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Questionable journalism

Questionable journalism

A section of the media in this country, especially private TV channels' talks show hosts described as anchors - a designation used in other countries only for senior working journalists - have been found to flouting journalistic ethics with impunity. Some
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Energy taxation

Energy taxation

Energy taxes on petroleum products, natural gas and electricity have acquired greater importance in the tax system of Pakistan over time. The reasons for this development are, first, the large size of tax base, valued at international prices, is almost 8
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Inequality and rebellion

Inequality and rebellion

Senate Chairman Raza Rabbani delivered a stirring message to the working class and the people generally at a seminar in Karachi the other day. The Senate Chairman thereby stood out as one of the few exceptions within the PPP and the political class as a w
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Economics of Balochistan
Exchange

Economics of Balochistan

The province of Balochistan covers almost 44% of the country in term of area yet the population is only 5% of Pakistan's population. Its potential natural resources are still geologically undiscovered. Alarmingly net foreign direct investment in Pakistan
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Transit trade

Transit trade

This is apropos the remarks of Malik Tahir Javed, President, LCCI, carried by Business Recorder on 16th January 2018. Mr Malik has been quoted as saying that "some of the merchandise destined for Afghanistan from Karachi port are off-loaded within
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
MoU signed between PSX, COPHS
Exchange

MoU signed between PSX, COPHS

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi along with other high rank Chinese and Pakistani government officials witnessed signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) and China Overseas Ports Holding Company Paki
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
SBP urged to stop hike in bank interest

SBP urged to stop hike in bank interest

President of Lasbela Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Yakoob Karim, has urged the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to adopt long-term policies instead of depending on short-term policies. Opposing the interest rate by 0.25 per cent that was announced
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
1Link selects Gemalto payment technology for PayPak

1Link selects Gemalto payment technology for PayPak

1LINK (One-Link), Pakistan's largest payment processing body, announced its selection of Gemalto PURE white label payment technology for enabling "Chip and PIN" for its Domestic Payment Scheme, PayPak. The solution will enable 1LINK member banks to launch
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
NBP, UBL ink agreement on Digital Financial Services

NBP, UBL ink agreement on Digital Financial Services

National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) and United Bank Limited (UBL) inked a Strategic Partnership Agreement for providing NBP customers Digital Financial services, at the signing ceremony that took place at the NBP Head Office. This Strategic Partnership agreem
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Cold, dry weather forecast

Cold, dry weather forecast

A continuing rainy spell is likely to last until next Wednesday with gripping mostly upper parts of the country. The Met Office on Monday forecast that isolated rain-thunderstorm with a light snowfall over the hills is expected at places in Malakand and H
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Protection, welfare of journalists: draft bill sent to ministry

Protection, welfare of journalists: draft bill sent to ministry

The Senate Standing Committee on Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Monday sent the draft of Journalists Welfare and Protection Bill, 2017 after some amendments to the Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage for seeking it
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Rich tributes paid to Munnu Bhai

Rich tributes paid to Munnu Bhai

People from various spheres of life on Monday paid glowing tributes to late Muneer Ahmed Qureshi, commonly known as 'Munnu Bhai'. At a reference held in his memory, which was organised by Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), the members of civ
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Punjab government prepares week-long celebration chart for Pakistan Day

Punjab government prepares week-long celebration chart for Pakistan Day

In order to celebrate upcoming Pakistan Day with zeal and zest, Punjab government has plan out a week long celebrations chart. Ambassadors of friendly countries along with people from different walks of life as well as the students will be invited to atte
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Kaira accuses Shahbaz of embezzling Metro bus project funds

Kaira accuses Shahbaz of embezzling Metro bus project funds

President Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Punjab Qamar Zaman Kaira has warned Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif of exposing his corruption in February 5 public rally to be held in the city. He alleged that Shahbaz Sharif has embezzled funds out of metro b
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Aleem Khan submits documents of HEXAM to NAB

Aleem Khan submits documents of HEXAM to NAB

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf senior leader on Monday appeared before National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and submitted all documents and details of his company HEXAM. While talking to media, Abdul Aleem Khan said that his company was established in 2006 and
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan condemns attack on Kabul military academy

Pakistan condemns attack on Kabul military academy

Pakistan strongly condemns the terrorist attack at the military academy in Kabul on Monday and conveys sincere condolences at the loss of precious human lives in this attack. The government and the people of Pakistan convey solidarity and support to the g
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Senate body for equal distribution of funds, aid

Senate body for equal distribution of funds, aid

The Senate Functional Committee on the Problems of Less-Developed Areas has recommended that the federal government make equal distribution of funds, foreign aid and donations in proportion to the poverty in the region, and spend two percent of CPEC inves
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Mauritius high commissioner increases rice quota

Mauritius high commissioner increases rice quota

The High Commissioner of Mauritius Rashid Soobadar has announced to increase the quota of Pakistani rice for State Trading Corporation (STC), an estate owned body annually issue tender for 6000 metric tons of Basmati rice. Speaking at a reception in his h
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
KP Women Ownership Rights Act 2012: Hindrances to enforcement discussed

KP Women Ownership Rights Act 2012: Hindrances to enforcement discussed

A consultative workshop held to discuss hindrances in enforcement of KP Women Ownership Rights Act 2012, has laid stress on creating awareness among the masses about enactment of the law and for apprising people, especially female folk, about their inheri
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Ex-cricketer Saeed Anwar's brother-in-law 'goes missing'

Ex-cricketer Saeed Anwar's brother-in-law 'goes missing'

Unidentified men have abducted the brother-in-law of former Pakistani cricketer Saeed Anwar from the Punjab capital city, family said on Monday. Saeed Munir, who lives in a private housing colony on Bedian Road, was present in his house when the unknown p
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
One dies in Hyderabad blast

One dies in Hyderabad blast

A garbage picker lost his life and a passing motorcyclist received wounds a blast in a garbage dump at Qasimabad late Monday evening. Police said the explosion occurred when the garbage picker, Bachayo Bheeel, was at the garbage dump. He died on the spot.
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
KMC council says killings must be investigated

KMC council says killings must be investigated

The City Council of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation on Monday called for investigations of fake encounters and extrajudicial killings in Karachi as police action against terrorists. It urged the government to arrest of Rao Anwar, the suspended SSP of
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
FBR marks 15 companies for withholding audit

FBR marks 15 companies for withholding audit

The Federal Board of Revenue has selected 15 multinational companies, including foreign airlines, banks, petroleum companies and media houses for withholding audit for the 2016-17 tax year; it was learnt. According to informed sources, the revenue authori
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Asma's murder: CJ-led bench to hear suo motu case today

Asma's murder: CJ-led bench to hear suo motu case today

Supreme Court on Monday fixed the hearing of a suo motu case pertaining to the rape and murder of a minor girl Asma in Gujar Garhi, Mardan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, for today. A three-member bench led by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar and comprising
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Gwadar Port's operationalization to help improve economy: Marriyum

Gwadar Port's operationalization to help improve economy: Marriyum

Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Monday said that operationalization of the first phase of Gwadar Port was a dream come true and would contribute to improve economic conditions of the country. Talking to APP, the St
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan, Turkey to expand cooperation in power, other sectors

Pakistan, Turkey to expand cooperation in power, other sectors

Pakistan and Turkey have mutually agreed to extend their bilateral relations and work collectively on different sectors, particularly power sector. Matters related to mutual cooperation in different areas were discussed in a meeting between Federal Minist
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Khattak for issuance of 'Sehat Insaf' Cards to disabled people

Khattak for issuance of 'Sehat Insaf' Cards to disabled people

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Pervez Khattak has directed for timeline progress on the 2014 Act for the senior citizens giving special package and incentives to the senior citizens in the province. He also directed for the immediate arrangement for is
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
JIT formed to investigate murder of medical student

JIT formed to investigate murder of medical student

A joint investigation team (JIT) has been formed to probe into the murder of a medical college student in Kohat, who was killed for rejecting a marriage proposal. Aasma Rani, a third-year MBBS student at Abbottabad Medical College, was killed in her homet
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Jan Achakzai quits PML-N

Jan Achakzai quits PML-N

The PML-N leader and former advisor to Balochistan government Jan Achakzai resigned from the ruling party citing negligence of party leadership for Balochistan's issues. In a statement here on Monday, Achakzai said: "Due to lack of pro-attitude of the cen
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
CDA directed to take concrete measures to resolve water issue

CDA directed to take concrete measures to resolve water issue

A sub-committee of the Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat has expressed serious concern over shortage of potable water as well as supply of contaminated drinking water to the residents of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, and directed Capital Develo
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
'Strategic divergence between US, Pakistan is real'

'Strategic divergence between US, Pakistan is real'

"The Pakistan-US relationship is a terrible marriage where divorce should not be considered because the costs of break up are too high." This was stated by Associate Vice President of the Asia Centre at the United States Institute of Peace, Dr Moeed Yusuf
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
'Free Kashmir', 'Free Khalistan': Lord Nazir vows to continue campaign

'Free Kashmir', 'Free Khalistan': Lord Nazir vows to continue campaign

Lord Nazir Ahmed, member of British House of Lords, on Sunday vowed to continue 'Free Kashmir', 'Free Khalistan' campaign against Indian oppression. Lord Nazir said that 'Free Kashmir', 'Free Khalistan', 'Free Nagaland' and 'Free Assam' campaign has rattl
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
FATA residents: female political activist vows to fight for rights

FATA residents: female political activist vows to fight for rights

A female political activist Kinza Iqtedar vowed to fight for socio-economic rights of FATA's people while asserting for early merger of the tribal region with KPK. Kinza who is member of Fata Political Parties Alliance said that she will launch country-wi
Published 30 Jan, 2018 12:00am
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