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Archive - 2018-02-04
PML-N to form next govt in KP: Nawaz
Front Top News

PML-N to form next govt in KP: Nawaz

PESHAWAR: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif Sunday expressed optimism that his party would eme
Published 04 Feb, 2018 08:45pm
India complete crushing win
Cricket

India complete crushing win

CENTURION: India needed nine balls after lunch to complete a crushing nine-wicket win over South Africa in the second on
Published 04 Feb, 2018 01:23pm
Deportivo sack coach again
Football

Deportivo sack coach again

MADRID: Deportivo La Coruna sacked their coach Cristobal Parralo on Sunday with the club rooted in the relegation zone o
Published 04 Feb, 2018 11:58am
China's gold consumption rises 9.4 percent in 2017
Exchange

China's gold consumption rises 9.4 percent in 2017

Gold consumption in China grew by 9.41 percent from the previous year to 1,089 tonnes in 2017, state television CCTV reported on Thursday, citing figures from the China Gold Association. Sales of gold jewellery in China were up 10.35 percent to 696.5 tonn
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
CBOT soyabean futures fall on weak US exports
Exchange

CBOT soyabean futures fall on weak US exports

Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures fell for a second straight session on Thursday on weak US export sales and an improved crop weather forecast for South America. Benchmark CBOT March soyabeans settled 10-3/4 cents lower at $9.85 a bushel after hitti
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
US natural gas output falls after pipeline fire in Ohio

US natural gas output falls after pipeline fire in Ohio

US natural gas production was expected to decline by about 2 percent on Thursday from earlier in the week due in part to an unexpected shutdown of a couple of pipelines in Ohio after a fire early Wednesday, according to Reuters data. The fire and gas rele
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Asian naphtha hits 1-1/2 week high

Asian naphtha hits 1-1/2 week high

Asia's naphtha crack jumped 14.6 percent to reach a 1-1/2 week high of $83.98 a tonne on Thursday but traders said they expected the market's supply outlook would limit gains. Cargoes arriving this month from the West, including Europe and the Mediterrane
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
World sugar market seen on course for two years of surplus output

World sugar market seen on course for two years of surplus output

The world sugar market is set for a larger surplus than previously expected in the 2017/18 season, followed by another year of oversupply, according to a Reuters survey of 12 traders and analysts. Sugar prices are seen remaining roughly unchanged in the f
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
China-backed metals trader Kyen to set up London office

China-backed metals trader Kyen to set up London office

Singapore-based metals trader Kyen Resources said it was setting up a trading desk in London as it pushes to expand its recycled metals and concentrates trading business. Kyen, part owned by Chinese company Shenzhen Feima International Supply Chain Co, sa
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Ivory Coast rubber output up

Ivory Coast rubber output up

Ivory Coast's natural rubber output rose 26 percent in 2017 to 591,000 tonnes and will reach 750,000 tonnes by 2020, the head of the natural rubber association said on Wednesday. Plantations in Africa's top natural rubber exporter have spread into new are
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
New-crop corn, soya mimics year ago as US price discovery begins

New-crop corn, soya mimics year ago as US price discovery begins

US farmers this month will be closely watching new-crop corn and soyabean futures on the Chicago Board of Trade as the prices might be influential in planting decisions this spring. And interestingly, new-crop corn and soyabeans are nearly identical on th
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Saturday (February 03, 2018).

Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: modest rise
Currency

THE RUPEE: modest rise

An upward trend prevailed on the money market on Saturday as the rupee managed to gain versus the dollar in the process of trading activity, dealers said. The rupee picked up 10 paisas in terms of the dollar for buying and selling Rs 111.70 and Rs 112.00
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: modest rise
Currency

THE RUPEE: modest rise

An upward trend prevailed on the money market on Saturday as the rupee managed to gain versus the dollar in the process of trading activity, dealers said. The rupee picked up 10 paisas in terms of the dollar for buying and selling Rs 111.70 and Rs 112.00
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (February 03, 2018).

Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (February 03, 2018).

Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Automart: car prices in Karachi

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (February 03, 2018).

Published 04 Feb, 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 Saturday (February 03, 2018).

Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (February 03, 2018)

Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (February 03, 2018).

Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (February 03, 2018) and the forecast for Sunday (February 04, 2018).

Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Your Rupee Last Year
Exchange

Your Rupee Last Year

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last year. (January 3 to December 29, 2017).

Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
FIFA World Cup lands in Lahore

FIFA World Cup lands in Lahore

The FIFA World Cup trophy has been put on display in a glittering ceremony, here Saturday after arriving in Pakistan for the first time in a chartered plane from Bangkok, Thailand. The trophy came to Lahore as part of a journey that sees it travel to 51 c
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
FIFA World Cup lands in Lahore

FIFA World Cup lands in Lahore

The FIFA World Cup trophy has been put on display in a glittering ceremony, here Saturday after arriving in Pakistan for the first time in a chartered plane from Bangkok, Thailand. The trophy came to Lahore as part of a journey that sees it travel to 51 c
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Budget likely in second week of May

Budget likely in second week of May

The government is expected to present fiscal year 2018-19 budget in the second week of May 2018, one-and-a-half months before the end of current fiscal year because the holy month of Ramazan is expected to begin on May 16 or May 17, 2018.
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Budget likely in second week of May

Budget likely in second week of May

The government is expected to present fiscal year 2018-19 budget in the second week of May 2018, one-and-a-half months before the end of current fiscal year because the holy month of Ramazan is expected to begin on May 16 or May 17, 2018.
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Budget likely in second week of May

Budget likely in second week of May

The government is expected to present fiscal year 2018-19 budget in the second week of May 2018, one-and-a-half months before the end of current fiscal year because the holy month of Ramazan is expected to begin on May 16 or May 17, 2018.
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Rs 357.51 billion released under PSDP

Rs 357.51 billion released under PSDP

The government has released Rs 357.51 billion (35.72 percent), including Rs 67.6 billion foreign aid, for different development projects under Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) 2017-18 against total budgeted allocation of Rs 1,001 billion. Accordin
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Rs 357.51 billion released under PSDP

Rs 357.51 billion released under PSDP

The government has released Rs 357.51 billion (35.72 percent), including Rs 67.6 billion foreign aid, for different development projects under Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) 2017-18 against total budgeted allocation of Rs 1,001 billion. Accordin
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Rs 357.51 billion released under PSDP

Rs 357.51 billion released under PSDP

The government has released Rs 357.51 billion (35.72 percent), including Rs 67.6 billion foreign aid, for different development projects under Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) 2017-18 against total budgeted allocation of Rs 1,001 billion. Accordin
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Incentive package for IT sector in the pipeline

Incentive package for IT sector in the pipeline

Preparing an incentive package for IT sector in the upcoming budget 2018-19, the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has proposed extension of zero-rated income tax to IT exports, grant of industry status, removal of 2-8 perce
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Incentive package for IT sector in the pipeline

Incentive package for IT sector in the pipeline

Preparing an incentive package for IT sector in the upcoming budget 2018-19, the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has proposed extension of zero-rated income tax to IT exports, grant of industry status, removal of 2-8 perce
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Incentive package for IT sector in the pipeline

Incentive package for IT sector in the pipeline

Preparing an incentive package for IT sector in the upcoming budget 2018-19, the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has proposed extension of zero-rated income tax to IT exports, grant of industry status, removal of 2-8 perce
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
KPK government defends Imran on helicopter issue

KPK government defends Imran on helicopter issue

The provincial government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday stuck to its guns that party chief Imran Khan never used an official helicopter for personal trips and used it whenever he accompanied the chief minister to attend public interest eve
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
KPK government defends Imran on helicopter issue

KPK government defends Imran on helicopter issue

The provincial government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday stuck to its guns that party chief Imran Khan never used an official helicopter for personal trips and used it whenever he accompanied the chief minister to attend public interest eve
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
'I am dangerous and bad', says PTI chief

'I am dangerous and bad', says PTI chief

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has said he is a "dangerous and bad". He made these remarks while responding to a question put by a journalist that "will he appear before the National Accountability Bureau (NAB)?". He arrived in the cit
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
'I am dangerous and bad', says PTI chief

'I am dangerous and bad', says PTI chief

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has said he is a "dangerous and bad". He made these remarks while responding to a question put by a journalist that "will he appear before the National Accountability Bureau (NAB)?". He arrived in the cit
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Outgoing Fed chief Yellen says no Wall Street 'bubble'

Outgoing Fed chief Yellen says no Wall Street 'bubble'

Outgoing Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen said Friday she did not believe the major gains on Wall Street in recent months qualified as a "bubble," but nevertheless warned investors to remain cautious. Yellen, who leaves her post on Saturday and will be
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Outgoing Fed chief Yellen says no Wall Street 'bubble'

Outgoing Fed chief Yellen says no Wall Street 'bubble'

Outgoing Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen said Friday she did not believe the major gains on Wall Street in recent months qualified as a "bubble," but nevertheless warned investors to remain cautious. Yellen, who leaves her post on Saturday and will be
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Outgoing Fed chief Yellen says no Wall Street ''bubble''

Outgoing Fed chief Yellen says no Wall Street ''bubble''

Outgoing Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen said Friday she did not believe the major gains on Wall Street in recent months qualified as a "bubble," but nevertheless warned investors to remain cautious. Yellen, who leaves her post on Saturday and will be
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
BoD to approve price of PSM land on February 8

BoD to approve price of PSM land on February 8

The Board of Directors (BoD) of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM), which is scheduled to meet on February 8, 2018 in Karachi, is to approve the price of 930 acres of land handed over to National Industrial Park (NIP) for development of industrial park at Bin Qas
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
BoD to approve price of PSM land on February 8

BoD to approve price of PSM land on February 8

The Board of Directors (BoD) of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM), which is scheduled to meet on February 8, 2018 in Karachi, is to approve the price of 930 acres of land handed over to National Industrial Park (NIP) for development of industrial park at Bin Qas
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
BoD to approve price of PSM land on February 8

BoD to approve price of PSM land on February 8

The Board of Directors (BoD) of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM), which is scheduled to meet on February 8, 2018 in Karachi, is to approve the price of 930 acres of land handed over to National Industrial Park (NIP) for development of industrial park at Bin Qas
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Trump feels vindicated after Republican memo's release

Trump feels vindicated after Republican memo's release

US President Donald Trump claimed vindication Saturday in the probe into Russian interference in last year's election, following the release of a controversial memo implying partisanship at the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The declassified Republican
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Trump feels vindicated after Republican memo's release

Trump feels vindicated after Republican memo's release

US President Donald Trump claimed vindication Saturday in the probe into Russian interference in last year's election, following the release of a controversial memo implying partisanship at the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The declassified Republican
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
CPEC litigations: there must be no complacency, CJ tells judges

CPEC litigations: there must be no complacency, CJ tells judges

Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar on Saturday said that during his meeting with Chinese Chief Justice he found him very anxious. Before chairing a meeting of National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee (NJPMC), the Chief Justice told apex court reporters tha
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
CPEC litigations: there must be no complacency, CJ tells judges

CPEC litigations: there must be no complacency, CJ tells judges

Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar on Saturday said that during his meeting with Chinese Chief Justice he found him very anxious. Before chairing a meeting of National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee (NJPMC), the Chief Justice told apex court reporters tha
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
CPEC litigations: there must be no complacency, CJ tells judges

CPEC litigations: there must be no complacency, CJ tells judges

Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar on Saturday said that during his meeting with Chinese Chief Justice he found him very anxious. Before chairing a meeting of National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee (NJPMC), the Chief Justice told apex court reporters tha
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
2015 LNG deal: petition filed against PM

2015 LNG deal: petition filed against PM

The Supreme Court was urged on Saturday to disqualify Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on grounds that he allegedly awarded liquefied natural gas (LNG) import contract back in 2015 being federal minister for petroleum and natural resources without obse
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
2015 LNG deal: petition filed against PM

2015 LNG deal: petition filed against PM

The Supreme Court was urged on Saturday to disqualify Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on grounds that he allegedly awarded liquefied natural gas (LNG) import contract back in 2015 being federal minister for petroleum and natural resources without obse
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
2015 LNG deal: petition filed against PM

2015 LNG deal: petition filed against PM

The Supreme Court was urged on Saturday to disqualify Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on grounds that he allegedly awarded liquefied natural gas (LNG) import contract back in 2015 being federal minister for petroleum and natural resources without obse
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
11 soldiers martyred in Swat suicide blast

11 soldiers martyred in Swat suicide blast

A suicide bomber martyred at least 11 soldiers and injured 13 at an army camp in Swat on Saturday, the military said. An officer was among those who died in the bombing, which was claimed by the Pakistani Taliban in an email to journalists. The attacker t
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
11 soldiers martyred in Swat suicide blast

11 soldiers martyred in Swat suicide blast

A suicide bomber martyred at least 11 soldiers and injured 13 at an army camp in Swat on Saturday, the military said. An officer was among those who died in the bombing, which was claimed by the Pakistani Taliban in an email to journalists. The attacker t
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan urges Afghanistan for concrete cooperation

Pakistan urges Afghanistan for concrete cooperation

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to continue engagement for cooperation in areas of counterterrorism, peace and reconciliation, refugees' repatriation and joint economic development, according to the Foreign Office. In a press release, the Foreign Off
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan urges Afghanistan for concrete cooperation

Pakistan urges Afghanistan for concrete cooperation

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to continue engagement for cooperation in areas of counterterrorism, peace and reconciliation, refugees' repatriation and joint economic development, according to the Foreign Office. In a press release, the Foreign Off
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
China in contact with Afghan Taliban's Qatar office: Envoy

China in contact with Afghan Taliban's Qatar office: Envoy

Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing has said that his country is in contact with the Afghan Taliban's Qatar office and has repeatedly requested them to participate in talks. However, the ambassador, in an interview with BBC Urdu service, said that Chi
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
China in contact with Afghan Taliban's Qatar office: Envoy

China in contact with Afghan Taliban's Qatar office: Envoy

Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing has said that his country is in contact with the Afghan Taliban's Qatar office and has repeatedly requested them to participate in talks. However, the ambassador, in an interview with BBC Urdu service, said that Chi
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
China in contact with Afghan Taliban''s Qatar office: Envoy

China in contact with Afghan Taliban''s Qatar office: Envoy

Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing has said that his country is in contact with the Afghan Taliban''s Qatar office and has repeatedly requested them to participate in talks. However, the ambassador, in an interview with BBC Urdu service, said that Ch
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
China in contact with Afghan Taliban''''s Qatar office: Envoy

China in contact with Afghan Taliban''''s Qatar office: Envoy

Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing has said that his country is in contact with the Afghan Taliban''''s Qatar office and has repeatedly requested them to participate in talks. However, the ambassador, in an interview with BBC Urdu service, said that
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Monitoring of export control: formation of LRC approved by Cabinet

Monitoring of export control: formation of LRC approved by Cabinet

The federal cabinet has approved the constitution of Licence Review Committee (LRC) aimed at strict monitoring of export control on goods, technologies, material and equipment and biological weapons and their delivery system, well-informed sources told <i
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Monitoring of export control: formation of LRC approved by Cabinet

Monitoring of export control: formation of LRC approved by Cabinet

The federal cabinet has approved the constitution of Licence Review Committee (LRC) aimed at strict monitoring of export control on goods, technologies, material and equipment and biological weapons and their delivery system, well-informed sources told <i
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Monitoring of export control: formation of LRC approved by Cabinet

Monitoring of export control: formation of LRC approved by Cabinet

The federal cabinet has approved the constitution of Licence Review Committee (LRC) aimed at strict monitoring of export control on goods, technologies, material and equipment and biological weapons and their delivery system, well-informed sources told <i
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Sri Lanka probes corruption at national carrier

Sri Lanka probes corruption at national carrier

Sri Lanka has ordered a corruption investigation at its national carrier, including the controversial termination of a management deal with Emirates airline, the government said Saturday. President Maithripala Sirisena has appointed a five-member panel to
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Khatam-e-Nabuwat: Rana Sanaullah clarifies his stance

Khatam-e-Nabuwat: Rana Sanaullah clarifies his stance

Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah on Saturday appeared before the committee formed due to Pir Hameeduddin Sialvi's objections to the Minister's 'controversial' statement regarding faith in Khatam-e-Nabuwat. Rana clarified his stance on the sensitive reli
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Khatam-e-Nabuwat: Rana Sanaullah clarifies his stance

Khatam-e-Nabuwat: Rana Sanaullah clarifies his stance

Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah on Saturday appeared before the committee formed due to Pir Hameeduddin Sialvi's objections to the Minister's 'controversial' statement regarding faith in Khatam-e-Nabuwat. Rana clarified his stance on the sensitive reli
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
TI calls for probe into Sharif's Avenfield properties under UK law

TI calls for probe into Sharif's Avenfield properties under UK law

Transparency International (TI), an INGO, has called for a probe into five controversial properties in the United Kingdom, including Sharif's Avenfield flats in London. The TI incorporated Sharif's London properties in the list of controversial properties
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
TI calls for probe into Sharif's Avenfield properties under UK law

TI calls for probe into Sharif's Avenfield properties under UK law

Transparency International (TI), an INGO, has called for a probe into five controversial properties in the United Kingdom, including Sharif's Avenfield flats in London. The TI incorporated Sharif's London properties in the list of controversial properties
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
UK police probing Weinstein assault claims by nine women

UK police probing Weinstein assault claims by nine women

British police are now investigating sexual assault allegations brought by nine women against US film mogul Harvey Weinstein, according to media reports Saturday. Scotland Yard confirmed that its "Operation Kaguyak" was investigating 14 separate claims br
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
UK police probing Weinstein assault claims by nine women

UK police probing Weinstein assault claims by nine women

British police are now investigating sexual assault allegations brought by nine women against US film mogul Harvey Weinstein, according to media reports Saturday. Scotland Yard confirmed that its "Operation Kaguyak" was investigating 14 separate claims br
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
China welcomes Pakistan, others to BOAO forum

China welcomes Pakistan, others to BOAO forum

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that China will welcome Pakistan and other Asian countries to participate in the high profile economic forum (BOAO). BOAO forum is scheduled to meet in Chinese province Hainan on April 8-11 that provides a big opportu
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
China welcomes Pakistan, others to BOAO forum

China welcomes Pakistan, others to BOAO forum

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that China will welcome Pakistan and other Asian countries to participate in the high profile economic forum (BOAO). BOAO forum is scheduled to meet in Chinese province Hainan on April 8-11 that provides a big opportu
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
China welcomes Pakistan, others to BOAO forum

China welcomes Pakistan, others to BOAO forum

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that China will welcome Pakistan and other Asian countries to participate in the high profile economic forum (BOAO). BOAO forum is scheduled to meet in Chinese province Hainan on April 8-11 that provides a big opportu
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Minister 'links' court's authority to arrest of Musharraf

Minister 'links' court's authority to arrest of Musharraf

Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal said on Saturday that the court's authority would be established when it jails former president General Pervez Musharraf (retd) for contempt like it did with Nehal Hashmi. Speaking to the media persons here, Iqbal said genera
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Minister 'links' court's authority to arrest of Musharraf

Minister 'links' court's authority to arrest of Musharraf

Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal said on Saturday that the court's authority would be established when it jails former president General Pervez Musharraf (retd) for contempt like it did with Nehal Hashmi. Speaking to the media persons here, Iqbal said genera
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Libya boat tragedy: FO confirms deaths of 16 Pakistanis

Libya boat tragedy: FO confirms deaths of 16 Pakistanis

Foreign Office on Saturday confirmed the list of Pakistanis who died in Libya boat tragedy, naming those whose bodies have been recovered and identified. According to the FO spokesperson Mohammad Faisal, rescued boy Daniyal identified eight bodies. Four p
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Libya boat tragedy: FO confirms deaths of 16 Pakistanis

Libya boat tragedy: FO confirms deaths of 16 Pakistanis

Foreign Office on Saturday confirmed the list of Pakistanis who died in Libya boat tragedy, naming those whose bodies have been recovered and identified. According to the FO spokesperson Mohammad Faisal, rescued boy Daniyal identified eight bodies. Four p
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Moscow denounces 'anti-Russian' US nuclear policy

Moscow denounces 'anti-Russian' US nuclear policy

Moscow on Saturday denounced the "bellicose" and "anti-Russian" nature of new US nuclear policy, warning it would take necessary measures to ensure its own security. "The bellicose and anti-Russian nature of this document is obvious," the foreign ministry
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Moscow denounces 'anti-Russian' US nuclear policy

Moscow denounces 'anti-Russian' US nuclear policy

Moscow on Saturday denounced the "bellicose" and "anti-Russian" nature of new US nuclear policy, warning it would take necessary measures to ensure its own security. "The bellicose and anti-Russian nature of this document is obvious," the foreign ministry
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Thousands protest over UK health service

Thousands protest over UK health service

Thousands of people marched through central London on Saturday in support of the country's embattled National Health Service (NHS), which is straining under the weight of winter demand. NHS staffing levels have been in crisis for months, an issue made wor
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Thousands protest over UK health service

Thousands protest over UK health service

Thousands of people marched through central London on Saturday in support of the country's embattled National Health Service (NHS), which is straining under the weight of winter demand. NHS staffing levels have been in crisis for months, an issue made wor
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
ATIR chairman urged to promote transparency, rule of law

ATIR chairman urged to promote transparency, rule of law

Lahore Tax Bar Association (LTBA) Public Interest Litigation Committee has urged that Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR) Rules may be amended to make it compulsory that orders issued by ATIR should be signed and dated by all the members of bench con
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
ATIR chairman urged to promote transparency, rule of law

ATIR chairman urged to promote transparency, rule of law

Lahore Tax Bar Association (LTBA) Public Interest Litigation Committee has urged that Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR) Rules may be amended to make it compulsory that orders issued by ATIR should be signed and dated by all the members of bench con
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
ATIR chairman urged to promote transparency, rule of law

ATIR chairman urged to promote transparency, rule of law

Lahore Tax Bar Association (LTBA) Public Interest Litigation Committee has urged that Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR) Rules may be amended to make it compulsory that orders issued by ATIR should be signed and dated by all the members of bench con
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Continuing Afghan imbroglio

Continuing Afghan imbroglio

The National Security Committee (NSC) met on the eve of a Pakistani delegation's visit to Kabul. The NSC, comprising the top civilian and military leadership, and whose meeting was presided over by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, blamed propaganda by
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
The scourge of people smuggling
Exchange

The scourge of people smuggling

During the recent years, thousands of people escaping conflicts in Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya, and others mostly from the Sub-Saharan Africa and some other countries looking for better economic opportunities in Europe, have drowned while crossing
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Oil and gas outlook - II

Oil and gas outlook - II

In the part-I of this article, we discussed the long-term future of oil due to the projected emergence of Electrical Vehicles and a very significant elimination of fuel vehicles in almost next two decades. However, the immediate problem faced by Pakistan
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Trump and Tillerson: Who speaks for America?

Trump and Tillerson: Who speaks for America?

President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson were both addressing drug smuggling and immigration across the southern US border.
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Million predicted in Greek demo over Macedonia name row Helene

Million predicted in Greek demo over Macedonia name row Helene

A million people could take to the streets in Athens on Sunday in a mass demonstration over Greek attempts to resolve a longstanding name row with Macedonia, organisers say. Huge crowds are predicted to fill central Syntagma Square to protest a rumoured G
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Your actions dictate the consequences

Your actions dictate the consequences

You reap what you sow or you eventually have to face up to the consequences of your actions. This is what happening to the PML-N leaders who have been severely criticizing the higher judiciary since the apex court's July 28 judgement in the Panama Papers
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Helicopter issue: Khatak rejects allegations

Helicopter issue: Khatak rejects allegations

Chief Minister Pervez Khattak has termed media reports about the use of KP government helicopter by PTI chief Imran Khan, as totally wrong and baseless, adding that the later had neither used it for political purposes nor for personal matters.
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Three Pakistani migrants face risk of losing limbs in Turkey

Three Pakistani migrants face risk of losing limbs in Turkey

Three Pakistani migrants, who were found in an eastern Turkish province, are facing the risk of losing their limbs after they suffered from hypothermia, a Turkish news agency reported on Saturday. Hamza Muhammed Raju (12), Sajid Hajijan Muhammed (15) and
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
SalamAir to launch new flights to Pakistan

SalamAir to launch new flights to Pakistan

SalamAir, Oman's first budget airline, has announced three direct flights to Multan starting from February 8, 2018. Securing final clearances from Pakistani aviation authorities, Multan is SalamAir's third destination in Pakistan; the airline currently fl
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Naqeebullah murder: sit-in continues for third consecutive day

Naqeebullah murder: sit-in continues for third consecutive day

The sit-in protest of FATA people demanding justice for Naqeebullah Mehsud, who was killed in a fake police encounter recently, entered the third day on Saturday. Hundreds of people from the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) reached Islamabad in
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
PBIF for tax elimination on import of industrial machinery

PBIF for tax elimination on import of industrial machinery

President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), Mian Zahid Hussain has said that if taxes have been eliminated on import of industrial machinery, all industrial units will shift on to modern machines and equipment which will flourish produc
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Senate elections: 57 candidates receive nomination papers

Senate elections: 57 candidates receive nomination papers

As many as 57 candidates received nomination papers from the provincial election commission office here on Saturday. Ishaq Dar, Chaudhry Sarwar, Haroon Akhtar, Kamal Ali Agha, Inamullah Niazi, Rana Javed Iqbal and others received nomination papers. The el
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Rise in street crimes in Islamabad

Rise in street crimes in Islamabad

The city witnessed an increase in incidents of robberies, snatching at gunpoint, motor vehicle theft and kidnapping during the last week. Different police stations of the city registered nine cases of various kinds of theft, six cases of vehicle theft, tw
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Stage actress Sunbul shot dead in Mardan

Stage actress Sunbul shot dead in Mardan

Some unknown armed men Saturday shot dead a stage actress at her residence in Mardan. According to local police, three armed men entered into actress Sunbul's residence in the city's Maltoon Town area, in Mardan, and opened fire at her. She sustained crit
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Two Kashmiri students assaulted by mob in Haryana

Two Kashmiri students assaulted by mob in Haryana

Two Kashmiri students of the Haryana Central University were beaten up by a group of men while returning to the campus after offering congregational Friday prayers in Mahendragarh town. The victims suffered injuries in the attack and were taken to the loc
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Nawaz, Shahbaz discuss situation

Nawaz, Shahbaz discuss situation

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif visited the residence of Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif in Model Town and held a meeting with him on Saturday. During the meeting, the country's political situatio
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Senate meets tomorrow

Senate meets tomorrow

President Mamnoon Hussain has summoned the session of the Senate to meet on Monday (tomorrow) at 03:00 pm in the Parliament House, Islamabad. The President summoned the Senate in exercise of powers, conferred by clause (1) of Article 54 of the Constitutio
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Police foil rape attempt, arrest suspect

Police foil rape attempt, arrest suspect

Police claimed that they have foiled an attempt of sexually assault of an eight-year old girl at a graveyard in Regi area of Peshawar and arrested a suspect on Saturday. The Station House Officer (SHO) Regi police station informed that a local person lodg
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan has suffered from instability in Afghanistan: Aizaz

Pakistan has suffered from instability in Afghanistan: Aizaz

Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States (US) Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry has said that Pakistan would like to have good relations with the United States based on mutual respect and equality. In an interview conducted by Jeremy Hobson and Dina Kesbeh for Natio
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Customs values of toilet sprays revised

Customs values of toilet sprays revised

Directorate General Customs Valuation (DGCV) has revised the customs values of toilet sprays and mount head thereof (empty sprayers/atomizer made of plastic) under section 25 (7) of the Customs Act, 1969. According to revised ruling, toilet sprays and mou
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Khulli Kachehri: CM Bizenjo addresses public concerns

Khulli Kachehri: CM Bizenjo addresses public concerns

In front of the Chief Minister's house a handicapped woman, also a widow, was waiting for her turn in a long queue to plead her case. She lost her husband in a bombing in the year 2012. While her eldest son was employed at Bolan Medical Complex Hospital t
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Hasaan's brother arrested, confesses to his killing

Hasaan's brother arrested, confesses to his killing

Karachi police have solved the murder case of a seven-year-old boy in two days and figured out that the minor was killed by his own brother, a News Channel reported on Saturday. According to details, the dead body of the boy - Hasaan - was found from bush
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
SRB collects 58 percent more ST on services in January

SRB collects 58 percent more ST on services in January

Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) has collected Rs 3.5 billion more in the head of Sindh Sales Tax on services during the month of January 2018 as compared to what was collected last year during the corresponding period. SBR collected a record amount of Rs 9.5 bi
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
PSP jolts MQM-P announcing to contest Senate elections

PSP jolts MQM-P announcing to contest Senate elections

Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) is likely to suffer a major setback as the Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) announced fielding its candidates to contest Senate elections, from Sindh. Mustafa Kamal-led PSP enjoys support of eight members of the Sindh As
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
'Afghan Papers' launched

'Afghan Papers' launched

Pakistan Institute of International Affairs (PPIA) has launched a book titled "Afghan Papers", written by Agha Masood Hussain here at institute's library on Saturday. Speaking to the gathering, Senator Abdul Haseeb Khan said that the US must withdraw its
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
IMC initiates 'clean-drive' campaign

IMC initiates 'clean-drive' campaign

Indus Motor Company (IMC) initiated a Clean-drive campaign across the city of Karachi in partnership with Society for I Am Karachi(IAK). Spread over four months, the drive aims not only to clean Karachi but to bring citizens together to foster a sense of
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Encroachments: SC slams Sindh government's apathy towards Karachi

Encroachments: SC slams Sindh government's apathy towards Karachi

The Sindh government on Saturday earned ire of the Supreme Court for failing to remove encroachments from parks, play grounds and other amenity plots in Karachi. The two-judge bench comprising Justice Gulzar Ahmed and Justice Maqbool Baqar was hearing a c
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Speakers speak about contemporary South Asian literature

Speakers speak about contemporary South Asian literature

Speakers on the other day at a two-day conference "Questioning South Asia" highlighted the contemporary South Asian literature as a viable discourse for exploring the repercussions of war. The two day conference, organized by Habib University (HU) at vars
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Accountability court puts off graft hearing against Sharjeel Memon

Accountability court puts off graft hearing against Sharjeel Memon

An accountability court on Saturday adjourned the hearing of a graft reference against former Sindh information minister Sharjeel Memon till February 15 due to the absence of the accountability judge. Police produced the PPP leader and other suspects in t
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
150,000 Pakistanis diagnosed with cancer every year

150,000 Pakistanis diagnosed with cancer every year

Pakistan is the 7th populous country with estimated cancer incidence of 148,041 new cases. About 150,000 Pakistanis are diagnosed yearly with cancer. 101,113 cancer related deaths (48,449 Men & 52,664 Women), and a prevalence of 350,000 living cancer pati
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Prices of essential items show upward trend

Prices of essential items show upward trend

Prices of essential kitchen items witnessed an increase during this week past against the preceding week, a survey conducted by Business Recorder revealed here on Saturday. The survey observed that the price of live chicken went up from Rs 5,000 pe
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Pak-Afghan ties critical to regional security: QWP

Pak-Afghan ties critical to regional security: QWP

Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) Provincial Chairman Sikandar Khan Sherpao said that cordial relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have vital significance for the regional security and fight against terrorism.
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Economic activities gain momentum: Dastgir

Economic activities gain momentum: Dastgir

Defence Minister Khurram Dastgir Khan on Saturday said that Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) government through its prudent policies has put the country on the path of economic growth and development. In an interview to a private news channel, he said
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Radio Pakistan to air special programmes on 'Kashmir Day'

Radio Pakistan to air special programmes on 'Kashmir Day'

Radio Pakistan will air special programmes on February 5 to express solidarity with the Kashmiri people struggling for their right of self-determination under UN resolutions. Messages of the President and Prime Minister will be aired in programme "Subh-e-
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
PM's Chitral visit postponed

PM's Chitral visit postponed

The visit of Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to Chitral, scheduled on Saturday, was postponed due to inclement weather condition, said a PM Office statement. The prime minister was planned to inaugurate the first of three units of Gollen Gol Hydropowe
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Chairman NAB orders inquiry into NHA affairs

Chairman NAB orders inquiry into NHA affairs

Chairman NAB Justice Javed Iqbal ordered DG NAB Rawalpindi to conduct detailed inquiry against National Highway Authority (NHA) Management for their alleged corruption and corrupt practices in awarding the contract of constructing Lahore to Karachi Motorw
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Zara Inditex to open buying house in Karachi

Zara Inditex to open buying house in Karachi

The international chain Zara Inditex has officially announced that it is opening its buying house in Karachi. This was conveyed by Jose Manuel Romay de la Colina, representative of Inditex Group/Zara/Massimo Dutti etc., at a recent meeting with Commercial
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Seafood export mounts to $200.097 million

Seafood export mounts to $200.097 million

The country's seafood export continues to grow, as fishermen hope the warming sea conditions will help scale up catch. Seafood export mounted to $200.097 million in July-December 2017 from $183.446 million in July-December 2016, as Pakistan Bureau of Stat
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Full cooperation will be extended to NAB: NHA

Full cooperation will be extended to NAB: NHA

The National Highway Authority (NHA), in response to media reports regarding inquiry by National Accountability Bureau (NAB) about alleged irregularities in award of contracts for Peshawar-Karachi Motorway (PKM) project has maintained that complete cooper
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Punjab government to provide Rs 50 billion medicines to cancer patients

Punjab government to provide Rs 50 billion medicines to cancer patients

The Punjab government in collaboration with Novartis Pharma International would provide medicines of Rs 50 billion to the cancer patients free of cost during the next five years for which the 'Chief Minister Punjab Cancer Control Project' has been expende
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Shahbaz vows to continue fight against cancer

Shahbaz vows to continue fight against cancer

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif on Saturday said the Punjab government has taken effective measures for early diagnosis, preventive measures and provision of free medicines to the cancer patients. In his message on World Cancer Day, Shahbaz
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Zardari arrives in Lahore

Zardari arrives in Lahore

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari arrived in Lahore on Saturday evening. He was taken to Bilawal House soon after his arrival where he held marathon meetings with party leadership from Punjab and Lahore city to finalize arrangemen
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
LGH Nursing College secures 100pc results

LGH Nursing College secures 100pc results

Nursing College of Lahore General Hospital (LGH) has secured 100 percent result in the third year while its two students also got honour. As many as 12 students' attained marks more than 400 which is record for this institution, Principal Post Graduate Me
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
PU IAGS organises seminar on pest control

PU IAGS organises seminar on pest control

Punjab University Institute of Agricultural Sciences has organized an international seminar on "Pest (Termite) Control in Food Processing Industries."
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Bahawalpur's Noor Mahal palace opens for public

Bahawalpur's Noor Mahal palace opens for public

Punjab's state of Bahawalpur is famous for its majestically well-preserved palace, the Noor Mahal, which is now open for public. People can now visit and be enchanted by the architectural magnificence of the palace that is remembered as a symbol of love.
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Growers urged to participate in Kashmir Day rallies

Growers urged to participate in Kashmir Day rallies

The Kissan Board Pakistan (KBP) has urged the government to declare India the 'most dangerous nation' and raise the issue of dams being constructed by it on rivers coming from occupied Kashmir to Pakistan.
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
India has imposed war on Kashmiris: Mishal

India has imposed war on Kashmiris: Mishal

Wife of All Parties Hurriyat Conference leader Yasin Malik, Mishal Malik has said that Indian forces have imposed a war on innocent people of occupied Jammu and Kashmir to suppress their voice. Addressing a ceremony in connection with Kashmir Solidarity D
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Kashmir Solidarity Day will be observed on February 5

Kashmir Solidarity Day will be observed on February 5

On the directions of Punjab Govt., Kashmir Solidarity Day on February 5 will be observed throughout the district with full commitment and enthusiasm for continuing the political, moral, and diplomatic support to the Kashmiri brethrens.
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Nawaz was biggest supporter of 'PCO judges': Kaira

Nawaz was biggest supporter of 'PCO judges': Kaira

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Punjab President Qamar Zaman Kaira said on Saturday that Nawaz Sharif was the biggest supporter of PCO judges. "Wasn't Justice Iftikhar Ch a PCO judge?" he posed a question while talking to media after attending a prayer cere
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
No Kashmiri has ever accepted India's claim: JI

No Kashmiri has ever accepted India's claim: JI

Deputy chief of the Jamaat-e-Islami, Hafiz Muhammad Idrees, has said that Kashmir is the jugular vein of Pakistan and none of the Kashmiris had ever accepted it a part of India. Addressing a seminar on Kashmir Solidarity at Al Hamra on Saturday, he said t
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
African migrants injured in Italian drive-by shootings

African migrants injured in Italian drive-by shootings

An Italian man opened fire on African migrants in the central city of Macerata on Saturday, injuring six people in the racially motivated attack before he was captured, police said. The shootings happened just days after a Nigerian migrant was arrested in
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Suspect arrested in Italy after gun attack on foreigners

Suspect arrested in Italy after gun attack on foreigners

Italian police have arrested a far-right supporter suspected of wounding several foreigners in a drive-by shooting on Saturday, in what local media called a racially motivated attack. After the assault in the central town of Macerata, the suspect got out
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Low-lying Marshall Islands brace for tidal floods

Low-lying Marshall Islands brace for tidal floods

Emergency services were put on standby Saturday in Majuro, as rising king tides threatened to flood the capital of the low-lying Marshall Islands. The national weather service warned "major inundation" was possible from Saturday evening through to Tuesday
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Israeli planes hit Hamas in Gaza after rocket fire
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Israeli planes hit Hamas in Gaza after rocket fire

Israeli aircraft hit a Hamas compound in the southern Gaza Strip on Saturday, after Palestinians there fired a rocket into the Jewish state, the Israeli army said. "In response to the projectile fired at southern Israel... fighter jets struck a Hamas comp
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Arab refugees march against hate in German city hit by rising tensions

Arab refugees march against hate in German city hit by rising tensions

Arab refugees and Germans carrying pro-immigrant and anti-fascism placards marched in Cottbus on Saturday to denounce what they say are attempts by far-right groups to stoke tension in the eastern city after two knife attacks by Syrian teenagers. "We want
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Turkey says Assad must go 'at some point'
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Turkey says Assad must go 'at some point'

Turkey on Saturday said that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad should leave office "at some point" in the future but denied there was any kind of contact between Ankara and Damascus over ending the seven year civil war. Ankara has been a prime foe of Assad
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Three more Turkish soldiers killed

Three more Turkish soldiers killed

Three more Turkish soldiers were killed Saturday in Turkey's offensive against Kurdish militia inside Syria, including one in an attack on a tank, the army said. The latest clashes brought to 10 the number of Turkish troops killed so far in operation "Oli
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Syrian rebels down Russian plane, kill pilot

Syrian rebels down Russian plane, kill pilot

Syrian rebels shot down a Russian warplane on Saturday and killed its pilot on the ground after he ejected from the plane, Russia's defence ministry and Syrian rebels said. The incident took place in an area of Syria's northern Idlib province that has see
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
At least five killed in clashes near Libyan oilfield

At least five killed in clashes near Libyan oilfield

Libyan forces killed three suspected Islamic State fighters near an oilfield in the southeast of the country, a local official said on Saturday. Two soldiers were also killed and five wounded during clashes over two days, one of which took place near the
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Sri Lanka elephant kills top Buddhist monk

Sri Lanka elephant kills top Buddhist monk

A senior Buddhist monk died in hospital Saturday, a day after being attacked by an elephant at his own temple near the capital, police said. Bellanwila Wimalarathana, 77, was violently pushed to the ground by the tusker, but the mahout managed to prevent
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Britain clamping down on suspect Russian money in UK

Britain clamping down on suspect Russian money in UK

Russian oligarchs suspected of corruption will be forced to explain their wealth in a new British clampdown on organised crime, Security and Economic Crime Minister Ben Wallace said Saturday. Officials will use new unexplained wealth orders (UWOs), which
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
North Korea's Berlin embassy used to acquire nuclear tech: spy chief

North Korea's Berlin embassy used to acquire nuclear tech: spy chief

Germany's domestic intelligence agency chief has revealed North Korea has been acquiring equipment and technology for its nuclear and weapons programmes through its Berlin embassy. BfV head Hans-Georg Maassen said: "We have noticed that so many procuremen
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Macron pledges aid for historic Senegal city threatened by Atlantic

Macron pledges aid for historic Senegal city threatened by Atlantic

French President Emmanuel Macron got a rousing welcome Saturday from tens of thousands as he visited the historic city of Saint-Louis, Senegal's former capital, and announced an aid package of 40 million euros for the UNESCO World Heritage site which is t
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Morocco jails journalist over unrest coverage

Morocco jails journalist over unrest coverage

A Moroccan court sentenced to jail a journalist for his coverage of unrest in the country's north, media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said, calling for his release. Abdelkabir al-Horr was convicted on charges of backing "terrorism, inciting ot
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
US, Mexico play up increased security cooperation

US, Mexico play up increased security cooperation

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson insisted Friday the US and Mexico are bolstering cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking, brushing aside concerns about the impact of his boss Donald Trump's anti-Mexican barbs. The US-Mexican relationship has be
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Dennis Edwards, a lead voice of The Temptations, dies

Dennis Edwards, a lead voice of The Temptations, dies

Dennis Edwards, who brought a fresh voice to Motown legends The Temptations in 1968 and led classic songs such as "Papa Was a Rolling Stone," died Friday. He was 74. A representative for his management company, 21st Century Artists, confirmed his death wi
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Germany's potential coalition partners wrangle over health and labour

Germany's potential coalition partners wrangle over health and labour

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives and the Social Democrats (SPD) sought to resolve disputes on healthcare and labour rules on Saturday during talks to form a government more than four months after an election. The two camps aim to seal a dea
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
US restricts arms transfers to bloodied South Sudan

US restricts arms transfers to bloodied South Sudan

Appalled by ongoing violence in South Sudan, Washington on Friday restricted arms transfers to the African country where tens of thousands have died in civil war. "In response to this continued violence and brutality against civilians and humanitarian wor
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Maldives shuts parliament

Maldives shuts parliament

Maldivian authorities Saturday announced an indefinite postponement of parliament as President Abdulla Yameen's regime resisted international pressure to comply with a landmark Supreme Court order to free political prisoners. The People's Majlis, or parli
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
BBC journalist ordered to leave Indonesia's Papua over tweets

BBC journalist ordered to leave Indonesia's Papua over tweets

A BBC journalist on a reporting trip to cover a health and malnutrition crisis in Indonesia's easternmost area of Papua was forced to leave the province after the country's military said tweets she sent on her trip had "hurt soldiers' feelings".
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Venezuela's Maduro gears up for re-election with party backing
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Venezuela's Maduro gears up for re-election with party backing

Venezuela's unpopular President Nicolas Maduro got the seal of approval from his ruling party Friday to stand for re-election against a weakened opposition barred from fielding a united rival candidate. The snap poll is to happen sometime before the end o
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
More athletes from Russia may make it to Olympics

More athletes from Russia may make it to Olympics

Thirteen Russian athletes and two coaches banned for life for doping and then controversially cleared of wrongdoing may be headed to the Pyeongchang Olympics after all, the IOC said Saturday. Already 169 Russians have been cleared to compete as 'clean' at
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Lynn, Maxwell hit out in Australia T20 win over New Zealand

Lynn, Maxwell hit out in Australia T20 win over New Zealand

Power hitters Chris Lynn and Glenn Maxwell propelled Australia to a convincing seven-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first tri-series Twenty20 match at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. Lynn (44 runs from 33 balls) and Maxwell (40 not out from
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Markram to lead South Africa as du Plessis injured

Markram to lead South Africa as du Plessis injured

Aiden Markram, 23, has been named South African captain for the remaining five one-day internationals against India, starting with the second game at SuperSport Park on Sunday. Markram takes over from regular captain Faf du Plessis, who suffered a broken
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Sterling warns stars are being 'butchered'

Sterling warns stars are being 'butchered'

Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling has hit out at the quality of officials in England, claiming players could miss the World Cup because they're being "butchered" by bad challenges. City star Leroy Sane was sidelined for up to seven weeks after a bad
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
City made to pay for Sterling sitter by Burnley

City made to pay for Sterling sitter by Burnley

An extraordinary miss by Raheem Sterling proved the turning point as Burnley recovered to snatch a draw against runaway Premier League leaders Manchester City 1-1 at Turf Moor on Saturday. Pep Guardiola's team, leading from Danilo's first half goal, looke
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Davis Cup: Italy take lead against Japan

Davis Cup: Italy take lead against Japan

Italy took the lead against Japan on Saturday after the second day of their Davis Cup World Group clash as Simone Bolelli and Fabio Fognini won the doubles in style. The Italian duo thrashed Yasutaka Uchiyama and New Zealand-born Ben McLachlan 7-5, 6-7 (4
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Mladenovic sets up final with Kvitova

Mladenovic sets up final with Kvitova

Reigning champion Kristina Mladenovic of France battled back from a set down to beat Russia's Daria Kasatkina on Saturday to set up St Petersburg Ladies Trophy final with Czech Petra Kvitova. Fourth seed Mladenovic, ranked 10th in the world, made another
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
India win U-19 World Cup

India win U-19 World Cup

Opener Manjot Kalra smacked an unbeaten 101 in even time as India easily disposed of Australia at Mount Maunganui on Sunday to win the Under-19 World Cup for a fourth time. With Kalra scoring freely, India won by eight wickets as they chased down Australi
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Bangladesh struggle after Sri Lanka's massive lead

Bangladesh struggle after Sri Lanka's massive lead

Sri Lanka spinners led by Rangana Herath took three crucial wickets late in day four to leave Bangladesh with an uphill task of saving the opening Test in Chittagong on Saturday. Bangladesh reached 81-3 at stumps, still needing 119 to make Sri Lanka bat a
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
North Korea defends military parade before Olympics

North Korea defends military parade before Olympics

North Korea on Saturday defended its plan to stage a military parade the day before the opening of the Winter Olympics in the South. Pyongyang plans to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of its military on February 8. The annual parade was h
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Asian currencies still cheap in real terms
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Asian currencies still cheap in real terms

Asian currencies are cheap in historical trade-weighted terms despite a steady rise to multi-year highs over the past year on broad US dollar weakness and strong flows into the region, analysts say. Malaysia's ringgit, for instance, has appreciated more t
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Japan raids hacked crypto exchange, bitcoin plunges further
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Japan raids hacked crypto exchange, bitcoin plunges further

Japanese authorities on Friday raided virtual currency exchange Coincheck, a week after the Tokyo-based firm lost $530 million in cryptocurrency to hackers. The raid comes as bitcoin dipped below $9,000 for the first time since November after India said T
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
India vows to eliminate use of cryptocurrencies
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India vows to eliminate use of cryptocurrencies

India will move to stamp out use of cryptocurrencies, which it considers illegal, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Thursday, launching a no-holds-barred attack on virtual currencies such as Bitcoin. Governments around the world are grappling with how
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Philippines to develop rules on cryptocurrency trading
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Philippines to develop rules on cryptocurrency trading

The Philippines' Securities and Exchange Commission said on Monday it is crafting rules to regulate cryptocurrency transactions to protect investors and reduce the risk of fraud. The regulation, which will cover issuance and registration of cryptocurrenci
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Taiwan chip 'godfather' bullish on cryptocurrency
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Taiwan chip 'godfather' bullish on cryptocurrency

The revered head of Taiwan's semiconductor giant said cryptocurrencies would be a key driver for growth despite a bitcoin slump due to the threat of stricter regulations. Morris Chang's Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) produces chips that powe
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Speculators raise short US dollar bets; bitcoin shorts up
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Speculators raise short US dollar bets; bitcoin shorts up

Speculators' net short US dollar bets increased in the latest week to their highest since mid-October, according to calculations by Reuters and Commodity Futures Trading Commission data released on Friday. The value of the net short dollar position, deriv
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
China to launch direct yuan trading with Thai baht
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China to launch direct yuan trading with Thai baht

China will establish direct trading between its yuan currency and Thai baht to lower the cost of foreign exchange conversion, the China foreign exchange trading platform operator said on Friday. Trading between the two currencies will begin on February 5,
Published 04 Feb, 2018 12:00am
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