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Archive - 2018-02-12
Freeze the Niagara Falls
Featured Photos

Freeze the Niagara Falls

Ice and water flow over the American Falls in Niagara Falls, New York, U.S., viewed from the Canadian side, in Niaga
Published 12 Feb, 2018 09:56pm
Ahsan meets British Secretary of Justice
Pakistan Top News

Ahsan meets British Secretary of Justice

LONDON: Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal, who is on an official visit to the United Kingdom, on Monday met British Secr
Published 12 Feb, 2018 09:20pm
Uzbek foreign minister calls on CJCSC
Pakistan Top News

Uzbek foreign minister calls on CJCSC

RAWALPINDI: Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Abdulaziz Kamilov called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJC
Published 12 Feb, 2018 08:10pm
City of lights
Featured Photos

City of lights

KARACHI: A view of massive traffic on Shah-e-Faisal.   INP
Published 12 Feb, 2018 06:41pm
In imports, we trust
Miscellaneous

In imports, we trust

Vision 2025 had set a target of $150 billion by 2025. A slight edit though, would make it look more realistic – if only,
Published 12 Feb, 2018 08:18am
E&P sector’s policy issue
Oil and Gas

E&P sector’s policy issue

It is interesting how the oil and gas exploration and production companies are most likely to suffer despite higher oil
Published 12 Feb, 2018 08:17am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (February 11, 2018) and the forecast for Monday (February 12, 2018).

Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
In UAE, Modi inaugurates a summit and a temple

In UAE, Modi inaugurates a summit and a temple

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi capped a whirlwind visit to the UAE on Sunday, giving a keynote address as guest of honour at the World Government Summit in Dubai. Modi praised the United Arab Emirates, home to 3.3 million Indian nationals, for having
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Asma Jahangir dies

Asma Jahangir dies

Former president of Supreme Court Bar Association and human rights icon Asma Jahangir passed away after suffering a stroke, here on Sunday. She was 66. Her funeral will be held on Tuesday as her family members are in London. After suffering brain haemorrh
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Asma Jahangir dies

Asma Jahangir dies

Former president of Supreme Court Bar Association and human rights icon Asma Jahangir passed away after suffering a stroke, here on Sunday. She was 66. Her funeral will be held on Tuesday as her family members are in London. After suffering brain haemorrh
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Rouhani says US regional policy a failure

Rouhani says US regional policy a failure

Hundreds of thousands of Iranians rallied on Sunday to mark the anniversary of Iran's 1979 Islamic revolution, denouncing the United States and Israel as oppressors. President Hassan Rouhani, addressing flag-waving crowds on central Tehran's Azadi (Freedo
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Rouhani says US regional policy a failure

Rouhani says US regional policy a failure

Hundreds of thousands of Iranians rallied on Sunday to mark the anniversary of Iran's 1979 Islamic revolution, denouncing the United States and Israel as oppressors. President Hassan Rouhani, addressing flag-waving crowds on central Tehran's Azadi (Freedo
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rupee gains
Currency

THE RUPEE: rupee gains

The rupee managed to depict slight improvement against the dollar on the money market during the week, ended on February 10, 2018. In the open market, the rupee picked up 60 paisas against the dollar for buying and selling Rs 111.20 and Rs 111.50. The rup
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rupee gains
Currency

THE RUPEE: rupee gains

The rupee managed to depict slight improvement against the dollar on the money market during the week, ended on February 10, 2018. In the open market, the rupee picked up 60 paisas against the dollar for buying and selling Rs 111.20 and Rs 111.50. The rup
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
MQM-P formally splits

MQM-P formally splits

The policymaking body of Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), Rabita Commi-ttee, removed Dr Farooq Sattar from the post of party convener-ship as the protracted party crisis that showed some signs of subsiding on Saturday hit a new low on Sunday. Mi
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
MQM-P formally splits

MQM-P formally splits

The policymaking body of Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), Rabita Commi-ttee, removed Dr Farooq Sattar from the post of party convener-ship as the protracted party crisis that showed some signs of subsiding on Saturday hit a new low on Sunday. Mi
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Withdrawal of money from bank accounts: PTAA approaches PM

Withdrawal of money from bank accounts: PTAA approaches PM

Pakistan Tax Advisors Association (PTAA) has approached Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi against practice of the tax department to withdraw the money from the bank accounts of taxpayers after attaching their accounts when the matter is sub judice befor
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Withdrawal of money from bank accounts: PTAA approaches PM

Withdrawal of money from bank accounts: PTAA approaches PM

Pakistan Tax Advisors Association (PTAA) has approached Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi against practice of the tax department to withdraw the money from the bank accounts of taxpayers after attaching their accounts when the matter is sub judice befor
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Withdrawal of money from bank accounts: PTAA approaches PM

Withdrawal of money from bank accounts: PTAA approaches PM

Pakistan Tax Advisors Association (PTAA) has approached Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi against practice of the tax department to withdraw the money from the bank accounts of taxpayers after attaching their accounts when the matter is sub judice befor
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Global markets seeing 'necessary corrections': IMF chief

Global markets seeing 'necessary corrections': IMF chief

The latest volatility in global financial markets represents "necessary corrections", IMF chief Christine Lagarde said in Dubai on Sunday, in the wake of a Wall Street plunge. "The market trepidations that we have seen in the last few days are not worryin
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Global markets seeing 'necessary corrections': IMF chief

Global markets seeing 'necessary corrections': IMF chief

The latest volatility in global financial markets represents "necessary corrections", IMF chief Christine Lagarde said in Dubai on Sunday, in the wake of a Wall Street plunge. "The market trepidations that we have seen in the last few days are not worryin
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Global markets seeing ''necessary corrections'': IMF chief

Global markets seeing ''necessary corrections'': IMF chief

The latest volatility in global financial markets represents "necessary corrections", IMF chief Christine Lagarde said in Dubai on Sunday, in the wake of a Wall Street plunge. "The market trepidations that we have seen in the last few days are not worryin
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Bears dampen sentiments
Exchange

Bears dampen sentiments

Pakistan Stock Exchange remained under pressure during the outgoing week ended on February 9, 2018 due to selling in various sectors.
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Bears dampen sentiments
Exchange

Bears dampen sentiments

Pakistan Stock Exchange remained under pressure during the outgoing week ended on February 9, 2018 due to selling in various sectors.
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Bears dampen sentiments
Exchange

Bears dampen sentiments

Pakistan Stock Exchange remained under pressure during the outgoing week ended on February 9, 2018 due to selling in various sectors.
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Futures spread up by 263 basis points

Futures spread up by 263 basis points

The futures spread increased by 263bps to 8.71 percent on the last day of outgoing week. Trading activities on futures counter improved as average daily volumes increased by 15.0 percent to 54.17 million shares. Average daily trading value on the futures
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Futures spread up by 263 basis points

Futures spread up by 263 basis points

The futures spread increased by 263bps to 8.71 percent on the last day of outgoing week. Trading activities on futures counter improved as average daily volumes increased by 15.0 percent to 54.17 million shares. Average daily trading value on the futures
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
FBR scrutinising senators' tax records

FBR scrutinising senators' tax records

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is scrutinizing/verifying tax records of Senators through field formations that will be provided to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in connection with the next Senate Elections to be held on March 3, 2018.
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
FBR scrutinising senators' tax records

FBR scrutinising senators' tax records

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is scrutinizing/verifying tax records of Senators through field formations that will be provided to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in connection with the next Senate Elections to be held on March 3, 2018.
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
FBR scrutinising senators'' tax records

FBR scrutinising senators'' tax records

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is scrutinizing/verifying tax records of Senators through field formations that will be provided to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in connection with the next Senate Elections to be held on March 3, 2018.
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Lahore: Security barricades removed

Lahore: Security barricades removed

On the order of Supreme Court, Punjab government on Sunday removed security barricades from several important places in the provincial metropolis. These barricades had been put up outside Nawaz Sharif's residence of Jati Umra, Shahbaz Sharif's Model Town
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Lahore: Security barricades removed

Lahore: Security barricades removed

On the order of Supreme Court, Punjab government on Sunday removed security barricades from several important places in the provincial metropolis. These barricades had been put up outside Nawaz Sharif's residence of Jati Umra, Shahbaz Sharif's Model Town
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Exchange rates: ECB concerned about US political influence
Exchange

Exchange rates: ECB concerned about US political influence

The European Central Bank is concerned that the United States is exerting "political influence" on exchange rates and will make this a theme at upcoming G20 meetings, ECB policymaker Ewald Nowotny said in an interview on Sunday. "We in the ECB are certain
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Exchange rates: ECB concerned about US political influence
Exchange

Exchange rates: ECB concerned about US political influence

The European Central Bank is concerned that the United States is exerting "political influence" on exchange rates and will make this a theme at upcoming G20 meetings, ECB policymaker Ewald Nowotny said in an interview on Sunday. "We in the ECB are certain
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Exchange rates: ECB concerned about US political influence
Exchange

Exchange rates: ECB concerned about US political influence

The European Central Bank is concerned that the United States is exerting "political influence" on exchange rates and will make this a theme at upcoming G20 meetings, ECB policymaker Ewald Nowotny said in an interview on Sunday. "We in the ECB are certain
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Import of three-year used cars allowed
Exchange

Import of three-year used cars allowed

In a major policy decision, the federal government has decided to allow import of three-year old used cars in accordance with previous policy on the demand of importers. This was confirmed by Prime Minster's Advisor on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affair
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Import of three-year used cars allowed
Exchange

Import of three-year used cars allowed

In a major policy decision, the federal government has decided to allow import of three-year old used cars in accordance with previous policy on the demand of importers. This was confirmed by Prime Minster's Advisor on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affair
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Import of three-year used cars allowed
Exchange

Import of three-year used cars allowed

In a major policy decision, the federal government has decided to allow import of three-year old used cars in accordance with previous policy on the demand of importers. This was confirmed by Prime Minster''s Advisor on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affai
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Sudan's Bashir replaces intelligence chief

Sudan's Bashir replaces intelligence chief

Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir on Sunday replaced powerful intelligence chief Mohammed Atta, official news agency SUNA reported, amid a security crackdown on opposition protests against rising food prices. Bashir issued a presidential decree announcing
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Renowned actor Qazi Wajid passes away

Renowned actor Qazi Wajid passes away

Qazi Wajid, one of the senior most radio and television actor of the country, passed away here on Sunday. He was 87. He has left behind a widow, a daughter and grand children along with a large number of his admirers from across the country to mourn his d
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Renowned actor Qazi Wajid passes away

Renowned actor Qazi Wajid passes away

Qazi Wajid, one of the senior most radio and television actor of the country, passed away here on Sunday. He was 87. He has left behind a widow, a daughter and grand children along with a large number of his admirers from across the country to mourn his d
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Dubai opens world's tallest hotel, again

Dubai opens world's tallest hotel, again

Gulf metropolis Dubai, on its never-ending quest to break records, announced the opening of the "world's new tallest hotel" Sunday, pipping another towering landmark in the city for the title. The gleaming gold 75-storey Gevora Hotel stands 356 metres, or
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Dubai opens world's tallest hotel, again

Dubai opens world's tallest hotel, again

Gulf metropolis Dubai, on its never-ending quest to break records, announced the opening of the "world's new tallest hotel" Sunday, pipping another towering landmark in the city for the title. The gleaming gold 75-storey Gevora Hotel stands 356 metres, or
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Dubai opens world''s tallest hotel, again

Dubai opens world''s tallest hotel, again

Gulf metropolis Dubai, on its never-ending quest to break records, announced the opening of the "world''s new tallest hotel" Sunday, pipping another towering landmark in the city for the title. The gleaming gold 75-storey Gevora Hotel stands 356 metres, o
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
ST refunds: FTO recommendation still remains unimplemented

ST refunds: FTO recommendation still remains unimplemented

Despite confirmation by the Lahore High Court (LHC), a key recommendation issued by Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) still remains unimplemented wherein FTO ordered Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to refund the sales tax amount deposited by a taxpayer under pro
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
ST refunds: FTO recommendation still remains unimplemented

ST refunds: FTO recommendation still remains unimplemented

Despite confirmation by the Lahore High Court (LHC), a key recommendation issued by Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) still remains unimplemented wherein FTO ordered Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to refund the sales tax amount deposited by a taxpayer under pro
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
ST refunds: FTO recommendation still remains unimplemented

ST refunds: FTO recommendation still remains unimplemented

Despite confirmation by the Lahore High Court (LHC), a key recommendation issued by Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) still remains unimplemented wherein FTO ordered Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to refund the sales tax amount deposited by a taxpayer under pro
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
JI chief opposes election of two Senate seats from capital

JI chief opposes election of two Senate seats from capital

Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Senator Sirajul Haq, has opposed the election of two Senate seats from the federal capital and said that this was against the spirit of the Senate elections on the basis of parity between the provinces. While addressing a select
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
JI chief opposes election of two Senate seats from capital

JI chief opposes election of two Senate seats from capital

Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Senator Sirajul Haq, has opposed the election of two Senate seats from the federal capital and said that this was against the spirit of the Senate elections on the basis of parity between the provinces. While addressing a select
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Credit Suisse hit by US lawsuit over writedowns

Credit Suisse hit by US lawsuit over writedowns

Credit Suisse faces a U.S. class action lawsuit over $1 billion in writedowns it took in 2015 and 2016 linked to its trading division, Swiss newspaper SonntagsZeitung reported on Sunday, but the Swiss bank said the case was "without merit". Starting in 20
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Credit Suisse hit by US lawsuit over writedowns

Credit Suisse hit by US lawsuit over writedowns

Credit Suisse faces a U.S. class action lawsuit over $1 billion in writedowns it took in 2015 and 2016 linked to its trading division, Swiss newspaper SonntagsZeitung reported on Sunday, but the Swiss bank said the case was "without merit". Starting in 20
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Credit Suisse hit by US lawsuit over writedowns

Credit Suisse hit by US lawsuit over writedowns

Credit Suisse faces a U.S. class action lawsuit over $1 billion in writedowns it took in 2015 and 2016 linked to its trading division, Swiss newspaper SonntagsZeitung reported on Sunday, but the Swiss bank said the case was "without merit". Starting in 20
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Credit Suisse hit by US lawsuit over writedowns

Credit Suisse hit by US lawsuit over writedowns

Credit Suisse faces a U.S. class action lawsuit over $1 billion in writedowns it took in 2015 and 2016 linked to its trading division, Swiss newspaper SonntagsZeitung reported on Sunday, but the Swiss bank said the case was "without merit". Starting in 20
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Death toll rises to ten in attack on Indian army camp

Death toll rises to ten in attack on Indian army camp

The death toll from a freedom fighters attack on an army base in the Indian-held Kashmir climbed to 10, police said, as a siege at the compound stretched into a second day. A firefight erupted Saturday when an unknown number of heavily-armed freedom fight
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Death toll rises to ten in attack on Indian army camp

Death toll rises to ten in attack on Indian army camp

The death toll from a freedom fighters attack on an army base in the Indian-held Kashmir climbed to 10, police said, as a siege at the compound stretched into a second day. A firefight erupted Saturday when an unknown number of heavily-armed freedom fight
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Government of PML-N believes in practical measures: Shahbaz

Government of PML-N believes in practical measures: Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said we are liable to public service and rather than hollow slogans, government of PML-N believes in practical measures. We have served the people whole heartedly and maintaining peace, end of energy crisis and set
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Government of PML-N believes in practical measures: Shahbaz

Government of PML-N believes in practical measures: Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said we are liable to public service and rather than hollow slogans, government of PML-N believes in practical measures. We have served the people whole heartedly and maintaining peace, end of energy crisis and set
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Musharraf suggests all Muslim League factions to unite

Musharraf suggests all Muslim League factions to unite

Chairman, All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) General Pervez Musharraf (Retd) has suggested that all factions of Muslim Leagues should get united to form a third major political force that will build new Pakistan and relieve this country from political and
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Musharraf suggests all Muslim League factions to unite

Musharraf suggests all Muslim League factions to unite

Chairman, All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) General Pervez Musharraf (Retd) has suggested that all factions of Muslim Leagues should get united to form a third major political force that will build new Pakistan and relieve this country from political and
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
PSEs' performance

PSEs' performance

Financial position of the loss-making public sector enterprises (PSEs) continues to deteriorate and they have to rely heavily on the banking system for their financial requirements. According to a latest report of the State Bank, PSEs have borrowed as muc
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Third sex rights

Third sex rights

Transgender persons in this country have always been treated as virtual non-persons when it came to rights as equal citizens of the state. Happily for the last few years, however, slowly but surely things have been getting better. Back in 2009, the Suprem
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
IMF's post-programme mission in December
Exchange

IMF's post-programme mission in December

From 5 to 14 December 2017, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) post-programme mission led by the same man who led the much criticized Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme (September 2013-16), Harald Finger, held monitoring discussions with "Pakistan's
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Auction for Senate seats

Auction for Senate seats

They call it horse trading, rather, donkey trading after seeing the caliber of many in there, remarked an analyst recently in an informal discussion on Senate and its honourable tenants. Seemingly an exaggerated but not totally untrue remark. Senate is th
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Oil majors strike it rich on rising crude prices

Oil majors strike it rich on rising crude prices

The world's leading oil companies published a bumper crop in profits last year as rising crude prices helped turn their fortunes around, but they remain cautious and are unlikely to rush out on a new spending spree just yet. In a flourish of earnings repo
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Trump, Modi discuss Afghanistan, Muslim Rohingya refugees

Trump, Modi discuss Afghanistan, Muslim Rohingya refugees

Far-right US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have spoken by phone discussing topics including the political crisis in the Maldives, the war in Afghanistan and the plight of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, the White House sai
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan won't take dictation from any side, says Sherpao

Pakistan won't take dictation from any side, says Sherpao

The Chairman Qaumi Watan Party, Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao, has said that Pakistan is a sovereign country and it would not take dictation from any side. He said that Pakistan has independent foreign policy, it had got every right to protect its national int
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Asma Jahangir's demise an irreparable loss: Marriyum

Asma Jahangir's demise an irreparable loss: Marriyum

Untimely death of Asma Jahangir, an eminent lawyer and human rights activist, is an irreparable loss for Pakistan, Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb said in a condolence message here
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
PMA calls for ban on betel nut in Sindh

PMA calls for ban on betel nut in Sindh

Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has demanded for complete ban on betel nut in Sindh province. PMA Central Secretary General Surgeon Dr Qaiser Sajjad, talking to APP here on Sunday, said that betel nut is not only hazardous for human health but it also
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
118 locomotives added to PR's fleet

118 locomotives added to PR's fleet

Pakistan Railways has added 118 locomotives in its current fleet to replace old and obsolete engines, aimed at enhancing cargo revenues. Around 1405 modern wagons for coal loading and unloading (hopper wagons) have been procured for Qadirabad Coal Power P
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Sindh governor condoles Qazi Wajid's death

Sindh governor condoles Qazi Wajid's death

Governor of Sindh, Muhammad Zubair has expressed his heartfelt grief over the demise of seasoned actor, Qazi Wajid here on Sunday. In his condolence message to the bereaved family, he said the great actor has left behind a wide vacuum that could never be
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Services of ex-member IR Tanveer Ahmad lauded
Currency

Services of ex-member IR Tanveer Ahmad lauded

A special meeting of the Board-in-Council was held here at Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) HQ to pay homage and to bid farewell to former Member Inland Revenue (IR) Operations Khawaja Tanveer Ahmad (Inland Revenue Service/BS-21). Sources said that the meet
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Countrywide anti-polio drive begins today

Countrywide anti-polio drive begins today

A country-wide anti-polio campaign would begin today (Monday). National Co-ordinator, Pakistan Polio Program Rana Muhammad Safdar said over 38 million children under five years of age will be administered polio drops during the campaign. They include 19.1
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
By-poll in NA-154 today

By-poll in NA-154 today

The crucial by-election for NA-154 Lodhran-I will be held on Monday where a neck-to-neck competition between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is expected. The seat which fell vacant after disqualification of P
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
President, Prime Minister grieved over Qazi Wajid's death

President, Prime Minister grieved over Qazi Wajid's death

President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi have expressed profound grief over the sad demise of renowned actor Qazi Wajid. In their separate statements, they offered condolences and sympathy to the bereaved family and prayed for ete
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
JUI-F Shoora, EC moots postponed

JUI-F Shoora, EC moots postponed

JUI-F's chief, Maulana Fazlur Rehman has postponed the scheduled meetings of Majlis-e-Shoora and executive committee (EC) in wake of Senate polls and mass contract campaign. This was told by the deputy general secretary, JUI-F Maulana Mohammad Amjad Khan
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Film Padman not yet issued NoC

Film Padman not yet issued NoC

The decision to issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) by the Ministry of Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage is yet to be taken on the release of a foreign feature film "Padman" as the film has not yet been pre-viewed by the
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
High-level Chinese team due in March

High-level Chinese team due in March

A high level Chinese delegation will visit Pakistan next month in a bid to expedite the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects agreed by the both sides during 7th Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) held here in November 2017. "The delegation wil
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Senate elections: nine submit papers from Fata so far

Senate elections: nine submit papers from Fata so far

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Sunday said that nine candidates from federally administered tribal areas (Fata) have so far filed their nomination papers with the returning officer for the upcoming Senate elections scheduled for March 03. Ac
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Nine shops looted in Malir

Nine shops looted in Malir

A dacoit's 'Tala-Tor' group looted several items including clothes, cosmetics and cash after braking locks of the shops in the wee hours of Sunday in Karachi's Malir area. According to details, the gang robbed nine shops in Anarkali Market, Model Colony i
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Many birds species facing threat of extinction: FCCI chief

Many birds species facing threat of extinction: FCCI chief

Parrot is one of most popular local species of bird which is facing serious threat of extinction due to fast diminishing urban plantation and unrestricted netting, poaching and hunting of this indigenous bird variety, said Habib Ajmal, Chairman FCCI (Fais
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Tunnel farming gains popularity in Sialkot

Tunnel farming gains popularity in Sialkot

Tunnel farming technology for vegetable production is being popular among the small growers and farmers in Sialkot district. Sources in Agriculture department told Business Recorder on Sunday that over 1500 small farmers have adopted tunnel farm te
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Modern irrigation system needed to cope with climatic changes

Modern irrigation system needed to cope with climatic changes

Punjab government has launched a comprehensive programme to introduce new techniques to promote agriculture sector on modern lines and to save the irrigation water from wastage through modern irrigation system to cope with the fast climatic changes. Sourc
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Nawaz condoles Asma Jahangir's death

Nawaz condoles Asma Jahangir's death

Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of veteran lawyer and human rights activist Asma Jahangir. In a condolence message issued here on Sunday, he said the services of Asma Jahangir for the rule of law,
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Zardari expresses grief over Asma's death

Zardari expresses grief over Asma's death

Former president Asif Ali Zardari has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the sudden death of human rights activist and eminent lawyer Asma Jahangir. He said that the death of Asma is an irreplaceable loss for democratic forces and those who raise th
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Balochistan chief minister grieved over death of Asma

Balochistan chief minister grieved over death of Asma

Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo expressed deep sorrow over the sad demise of renowned lawyer and human rights activist Asma Jahangir. In his condolence massage issued here on Sunday, he said that Asma Jahangir played an unforgettable r
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
FCCI for bringing wealthy non-tax payers into tax net

FCCI for bringing wealthy non-tax payers into tax net

President Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) Shabbir Hussain Chawla has welcomed Prime Minister's plan to broaden tax base in Pakistan and said that wealthy and potential non-tax payers must be brought into the tax net. In a statement issued
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Islamabad police initiate community activities

Islamabad police initiate community activities

Following the vision of IGP Islamabad Dr Sultan Azam Temuri, Human Right Officers (HROs) of Islamabad police stations have started their community engaging activities at their respective areas to bridge the gap between police and public, a police spokesma
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
RCB expedites operation against illegal structures

RCB expedites operation against illegal structures

The Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB) has accelerated its operation against illegal construction and 68 structures erected illegally were demolished in 2017. Talking to APP, RCB spokesman Qaiser Mahmood informed that RCB has issued notices to 46 property
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Spokesman denies Sana's remarks about CJP's desire of PML-N government

Spokesman denies Sana's remarks about CJP's desire of PML-N government

A spokesman for the Chief Justice of Pakistan has denied the statement from the Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah saying that the chief justice had expressed desire for PML-N government after next general elections. In a statement issued on Sunday, the s
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
WASA considering meter-based billing from September

WASA considering meter-based billing from September

Water & Sanitation Agency (WASA) Faisalabad is contemplating to start meter-based billing from September this year, disclosed Managing Director WASA Faqir Mohammad Chaudhary. Addressing a progress review meeting of WASA, he said that a pilot project to in
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
3,446 human traffickers arrested under FIA's special crackdown

3,446 human traffickers arrested under FIA's special crackdown

The results of Federal Investigation Agency's (FIA) countrywide special crackdown on human smugglers and traffickers have proved encouraging as 3,446 such accused have been arrested in almost three years. The Agency, making hectic efforts for identifying
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan, Canada hold trade talks today

Pakistan, Canada hold trade talks today

Pakistan and Canada will hold trade dialogue on Monday (today) aimed at promoting bilateral trade, between the two countries. Minister for Commerce and Textile Pervaiz Malik, visiting at the invitation of Canadian counterpart, is scheduled to meet with Fr
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
NAB KP probes Modaraba scams

NAB KP probes Modaraba scams

NAB Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has initiated inquiries against Maulana Saeed-ul-Wahab of Mardan and Komail Khan of Mingora Swat. The two in the garb of Modaraba business cheated public of their hard earned money. As per details, the accused Maulana Saeed-ul-Wahab
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
NAB KP probes Modaraba scams

NAB KP probes Modaraba scams

NAB Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has initiated inquiries against Maulana Saeed-ul-Wahab of Mardan and Komail Khan of Mingora Swat. The two in the garb of Modaraba business cheated public of their hard earned money. As per details, the accused Maulana Saeed-ul-Wahab
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Use of force in name of Shariah not permissible: Baloch

Use of force in name of Shariah not permissible: Baloch

Secretary General, Jamaat-e-Islami, Liaqat Baloch, has said that the use of force in the name of the Shariah was not permissible. Addressing JI workers convention in Lahore East, he said that under the 1973 constitution, no laws repugnant to the Holy Qura
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Imran invites Nisar to join PTI

Imran invites Nisar to join PTI

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Sunday invited former interior minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan to join his bandwagon after the former plainly sated that he would not work under Sharifs' children. Talking to the media here, he said i
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
SC seeks report of police encounters in Punjab

SC seeks report of police encounters in Punjab

The Supreme Court has called for a report of police encounters in Punjab during past one year, in a week. A three member bench headed by Chief Justice while hearing a sou moto notice about police encounters, ordered Inspector General Police to submit a re
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
The 'three' in second line of corporate hierarchy
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The 'three' in second line of corporate hierarchy

The Companies Act-2017 (Act) is on the statutes book, inter alia, to promote development of corporate sector and to regulate corporate entities for protecting relevant interests, to provide principles of governance and to cater mechanism for expeditious r
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
White House says Trump 'shocked' by allegations against aides

White House says Trump 'shocked' by allegations against aides

The White House insisted Sunday that Donald Trump was "shocked and disturbed" by allegations of domestic abuse that led two staffers to resign, though the president said earlier that lives were being ruined by possibly false claims. Kellyanne Conway, a se
Published 12 Feb, 2018 12:00am
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