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Descon Oxychem
Mutual Funds

Descon Oxychem

Descon Oxychem (PSX: DOL) was established in 2008. As one of the market leaders in the domestic market for hydrogen peroxide, it supplies customised chemicals primarily for textiles but also for food and beverage safety, industrial and consumer markets. A
Updated 23 Mar, 2018 04:25pm
Iran lashes Trump over 'absurd insults'
Front Top News

Iran lashes Trump over 'absurd insults'

TEHRAN: Iran's foreign minister on Tuesday lashed out at Donald Trump over the US president's message to the country
Published 20 Mar, 2018 11:15pm
EU asylum seekers fell by half last year
World Top News

EU asylum seekers fell by half last year

BRUSSELS: EU countries registered 650,000 requests for asylum last year,  about half the number from 2016, official
Published 20 Mar, 2018 11:35pm
Exchange rate position
Top News

Exchange rate position

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has said on Tuesday that the PKR-US$ exchange rate in the interbank market
Published 20 Mar, 2018 07:04pm
Underwater village
Featured Photos

Underwater village

A view of underwater village that was previously submerged by impoundment of Deriner Dam in Artvin, Turkey. The Deri
Published 20 Mar, 2018 10:02pm
Rain River
Featured Photos

Rain River

An aerial view of the Rongjiang river after heavy rainfalls in Rong'an County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomo
Published 20 Mar, 2018 07:01pm
Two dacoits arrested
General News

Two dacoits arrested

LAHORE: Investigation Police Hanjerwal have arrested two members of an inter-district gang and recovered stolen items an
Published 20 Mar, 2018 03:34pm
ISPR releases Pakistan Day song    
Pakistan Top News

ISPR releases Pakistan Day song    

RAWALPINDI: Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of Pakistan Army on Tuesday released a new nation
Published 20 Mar, 2018 11:49am
Chinese people have great unity: Xi
World Top News

Chinese people have great unity: Xi

BEIJING: The Chinese people are people with great unity, President Xi Jinping said Tuesday. Over the past thousands o
Published 20 Mar, 2018 09:49am
Cheaper with deeper evils
Miscellaneous

Cheaper with deeper evils

The largest city of Pakistan has been put among the list of cities that are cheapest in terms of cost of living by the E
Published 20 Mar, 2018 06:27am
Living on the edge
Banking

Living on the edge

The IMF report is a mixed bag - it narrates the short to medium term challenges owing to growing twin deficits while in
Published 20 Mar, 2018 06:25am
RLNG market's new player
Oil and Gas

RLNG market's new player

With the changing energy mix in favour of natural gas, especially when it comes to the power sector, demand for the non-
Published 20 Mar, 2018 06:23am
Malaysian palm oil futures edge up
Vegetable Oil

Malaysian palm oil futures edge up

Malaysian palm oil futures edged up on Monday supported by weakness in the ringgit, its currency of trade, and with traders bullish about the prospects of improving demand. The benchmark palm oil contract for June delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivative
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Tokyo rubber falls to one-week low
Exchange

Tokyo rubber falls to one-week low

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures fell to a one-week low on Monday, dragged by a decline in Shanghai futures and bulging inventories at consumer nations. Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) futures, which set the tone for rubber prices in Southeast Asia, have b
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Board Meetings
Exchange

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Oil dips as Wall Street dives; tensions over Iran support crude

Oil dips as Wall Street dives; tensions over Iran support crude

Oil prices slipped on Monday as Wall Street slid more than 1 percent and energy market investors remained wary of growing crude supply, although tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran gave prices some support. Brent crude futures dropped 16 cents, or 0.2
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS
Exchange

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
US actively looking into Venezuelan oil sanctions

US actively looking into Venezuelan oil sanctions

The Trump administration is actively exploring options to impose sanctions on Venezuela's oil sector, a senior US official said on Monday, after the White House issued an executive order barring the use of Venezuelan cryptocurrencies.
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Copper slips as pre-Fed caution hurts metals
Exchange

Copper slips as pre-Fed caution hurts metals

Copper eased and aluminium briefly touched its lowest since mid-December on Monday as cyclical assets broadly weakened ahead of an expected rise in US interest rates and as finance ministers met for a G20 summit. Along with concerns that higher interest r
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Shanghai copper down
Exchange

Shanghai copper down

Shanghai Futures Exchange copper fell 1 percent to 51,420 yuan ($8,125) a tonne on Monday, the steepest decline among Shanghai metals. Prices slipped on simmering unease that tensions between the world's top two economies could dent demand, while markets
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
G20 pushes for free trade as US vows to defend national interest

G20 pushes for free trade as US vows to defend national interest

The world's financial leaders sought on Monday to endorse free trade amid concerns over US tariffs on steel and aluminium, while the United States said it could not sacrifice its national interests to make the system work. Finance ministers and central ba
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
G20 pushes for free trade as US vows to defend national interest

G20 pushes for free trade as US vows to defend national interest

The world's financial leaders sought on Monday to endorse free trade amid concerns over US tariffs on steel and aluminium, while the United States said it could not sacrifice its national interests to make the system work. Finance ministers and central ba
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
G20 pushes for free trade as US vows to defend national interest

G20 pushes for free trade as US vows to defend national interest

The world''s financial leaders sought on Monday to endorse free trade amid concerns over US tariffs on steel and aluminium, while the United States said it could not sacrifice its national interests to make the system work. Finance ministers and central b
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
34 projects worth Rs 365 billion approved by CDWP

34 projects worth Rs 365 billion approved by CDWP

Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved as many as 34 projects at cost of Rs 365.5 billion out of which five projects valuing Rs 333.18 billion were referred to Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC) for final approval.
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Miftah very optimistic about growth
Exchange

Miftah very optimistic about growth

Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance, Dr Miftah Ismail Monday said the government is set to achieve a 6.0 GDP growth, the highest rate in last 10 years. He was speaking at the two-day World Islamic Finance Forum (WIFE) 2018 that began here. The forum has
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Miftah very optimistic about growth
Exchange

Miftah very optimistic about growth

Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance, Dr Miftah Ismail Monday said the government is set to achieve a 6.0 GDP growth, the highest rate in last 10 years. He was speaking at the two-day World Islamic Finance Forum (WIFE) 2018 that began here. The forum has
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Miftah very optimistic about growth
Exchange

Miftah very optimistic about growth

Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance, Dr Miftah Ismail Monday said the government is set to achieve a 6.0 GDP growth, the highest rate in last 10 years. He was speaking at the two-day World Islamic Finance Forum (WIFE) 2018 that began here. The forum has
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: steadier trend
Currency

THE RUPEE: steadier trend

Steadier trend was seen on the money market on Monday as the rupee did not show any visible change in terms of the dollar, experts said. The rupee shed one paisa versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 110.57 and Rs 110.58 respectively, they said.
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Fiscal year 2019 PSDP: financial inclusion project proposed

Fiscal year 2019 PSDP: financial inclusion project proposed

Finance Division has proposed a financial inclusion project in the next fiscal year's Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) with an allocation of Rs 4.463 billion to increase digital transaction accounts and thereby access to financing in the country.
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: steadier trend
Currency

THE RUPEE: steadier trend

Steadier trend was seen on the money market on Monday as the rupee did not show any visible change in terms of the dollar, experts said. The rupee shed one paisa versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 110.57 and Rs 110.58 respectively, they said.
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Fiscal year 2019 PSDP: financial inclusion project proposed

Fiscal year 2019 PSDP: financial inclusion project proposed

Finance Division has proposed a financial inclusion project in the next fiscal year's Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) with an allocation of Rs 4.463 billion to increase digital transaction accounts and thereby access to financing in the country.
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Fiscal year 2019 PSDP: financial inclusion project proposed

Fiscal year 2019 PSDP: financial inclusion project proposed

Finance Division has proposed a financial inclusion project in the next fiscal year''s Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) with an allocation of Rs 4.463 billion to increase digital transaction accounts and thereby access to financing in the country.
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
UK wins Brexit transition deal in return for Irish vow

UK wins Brexit transition deal in return for Irish vow

Britain and the European Union agreed on Monday to a transition period to avoid a "cliff edge" Brexit next year - though only after London accepted a potential solution for the border with the Irish Republic that may face stiff opposition at home. The pou
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (March 19, 2018).

Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
UK wins Brexit transition deal in return for Irish vow

UK wins Brexit transition deal in return for Irish vow

Britain and the European Union agreed on Monday to a transition period to avoid a "cliff edge" Brexit next year - though only after London accepted a potential solution for the border with the Irish Republic that may face stiff opposition at home. The pou
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (March 19, 2018).

Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 moves up
Exchange

BRIndex100 moves up

Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday saw a rising trend on the back of buying in various sectors. BRIndex100 gained 26.28 points or 0.56 percent to close at 4,683.34 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,690.96 and intraday low of 4,650.26 points. Volum
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 moves up
Exchange

BRIndex100 moves up

Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday saw a rising trend on the back of buying in various sectors. BRIndex100 gained 26.28 points or 0.56 percent to close at 4,683.34 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,690.96 and intraday low of 4,650.26 points. Volum
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 moves up
Exchange

BRIndex100 moves up

Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday saw a rising trend on the back of buying in various sectors. BRIndex100 gained 26.28 points or 0.56 percent to close at 4,683.34 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,690.96 and intraday low of 4,650.26 points. Volum
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Rao Anwar: IG, FIA DG, others brief CJP in chamber

Rao Anwar: IG, FIA DG, others brief CJP in chamber

The Supreme Court on Monday said action will be taken against those who facilitated suspended SSP Rao Anwar in absconding from economic hub of the country. Rao was stopped from boarding a Dubai-bound flight at Islamabad's Benazir Bhutto International Airp
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Rao Anwar: IG, FIA DG, others brief CJP in chamber

Rao Anwar: IG, FIA DG, others brief CJP in chamber

The Supreme Court on Monday said action will be taken against those who facilitated suspended SSP Rao Anwar in absconding from economic hub of the country. Rao was stopped from boarding a Dubai-bound flight at Islamabad's Benazir Bhutto International Airp
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (March 19, 2018).

Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Four killed in bomb attack near Hekmatyar rally

Four killed in bomb attack near Hekmatyar rally

A bomb on a motorcycle exploded near a political rally in eastern Afghanistan on Monday, killing at least four people and wounding 10 others, officials said. The blast happened as supporters of Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, a notorious warlord and former prime min
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Four killed in bomb attack near Hekmatyar rally

Four killed in bomb attack near Hekmatyar rally

A bomb on a motorcycle exploded near a political rally in eastern Afghanistan on Monday, killing at least four people and wounding 10 others, officials said. The blast happened as supporters of Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, a notorious warlord and former prime min
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (March 19, 2018)

Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Draft national water policy: save water before it's too late

Draft national water policy: save water before it's too late

The long-awaited National Water Policy prepared in consultation with the provinces recommends development and management of water resources on a war footing without mentioning the controversial Kalabagh dam.
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Draft national water policy: save water before it's too late

Draft national water policy: save water before it's too late

The long-awaited National Water Policy prepared in consultation with the provinces recommends development and management of water resources on a war footing without mentioning the controversial Kalabagh dam.
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
World water forum opens after dire UN warning

World water forum opens after dire UN warning

The world must race to avert disastrous loss of water supplies, Brazil's President Michel Temer told a conference Monday, after the UN said some 5.7 billion people may run short of drinking water by 2050. "There is simply no time to lose," Temer said in o
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
World water forum opens after dire UN warning

World water forum opens after dire UN warning

The world must race to avert disastrous loss of water supplies, Brazil's President Michel Temer told a conference Monday, after the UN said some 5.7 billion people may run short of drinking water by 2050. "There is simply no time to lose," Temer said in o
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (March 19, 2018).

Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
World water forum opens after dire UN warning

World water forum opens after dire UN warning

The world must race to avert disastrous loss of water supplies, Brazil''s President Michel Temer told a conference Monday, after the UN said some 5.7 billion people may run short of drinking water by 2050. "There is simply no time to lose," Temer said in
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
WTO chief says US wants reform in trade body, has raised concerns

WTO chief says US wants reform in trade body, has raised concerns

The United States has raised concerns about the functioning of the World Trade Organisation and asked for reforms, WTO Director General Roberto Azevedo said on Monday, as global trade tensions increased. Azevedo, who is attending a two-day informal meetin
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (March 19, 2018).

Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
WTO chief says US wants reform in trade body, has raised concerns

WTO chief says US wants reform in trade body, has raised concerns

The United States has raised concerns about the functioning of the World Trade Organisation and asked for reforms, WTO Director General Roberto Azevedo said on Monday, as global trade tensions increased. Azevedo, who is attending a two-day informal meetin
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (March 19, 2018) and the forecast for Tuesday (March 20, 2018).

Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
WTO chief says US wants reform in trade body, has raised concerns

WTO chief says US wants reform in trade body, has raised concerns

The United States has raised concerns about the functioning of the World Trade Organisation and asked for reforms, WTO Director General Roberto Azevedo said on Monday, as global trade tensions increased. Azevedo, who is attending a two-day informal meetin
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
HBL registers Rs 7.06 billion PAT

HBL registers Rs 7.06 billion PAT

Habib Bank Limited posted Rs 7.064 billion profit after tax in the year ended December 31, 2017 as compared to Rs 31.820 billion in the corresponding period of 2016. The bank's earning per share declined to Rs 5.38, down 77 percent as compared to EPS of R
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
HBL registers Rs 7.06 billion PAT

HBL registers Rs 7.06 billion PAT

Habib Bank Limited posted Rs 7.064 billion profit after tax in the year ended December 31, 2017 as compared to Rs 31.820 billion in the corresponding period of 2016. The bank's earning per share declined to Rs 5.38, down 77 percent as compared to EPS of R
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
HBL registers Rs 7.06 billion PAT

HBL registers Rs 7.06 billion PAT

Habib Bank Limited posted Rs 7.064 billion profit after tax in the year ended December 31, 2017 as compared to Rs 31.820 billion in the corresponding period of 2016. The bank''s earning per share declined to Rs 5.38, down 77 percent as compared to EPS of
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
HBL registers Rs 7.06 billion PAT

HBL registers Rs 7.06 billion PAT

Habib Bank Limited posted Rs 7.064 billion profit after tax in the year ended December 31, 2017 as compared to Rs 31.820 billion in the corresponding period of 2016. The bank''''s earning per share declined to Rs 5.38, down 77 percent as compared to EPS o
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Nepra asked to amend wheeling of electric power regulations

Nepra asked to amend wheeling of electric power regulations

The Power Division has directed National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to amend wheeling of electric power regulations aimed at adding displaced capacity charges to the wheeling charge for one year. Nepra through SRO No. 549(1)2016 of Februa
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Nepra asked to amend wheeling of electric power regulations

Nepra asked to amend wheeling of electric power regulations

The Power Division has directed National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to amend wheeling of electric power regulations aimed at adding displaced capacity charges to the wheeling charge for one year. Nepra through SRO No. 549(1)2016 of Februa
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Nepra asked to amend wheeling of electric power regulations

Nepra asked to amend wheeling of electric power regulations

The Power Division has directed National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to amend wheeling of electric power regulations aimed at adding displaced capacity charges to the wheeling charge for one year. Nepra through SRO No. 549(1)2016 of Februa
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
South African court orders grounding of Gupta jet

South African court orders grounding of Gupta jet

A private jet used by a business family at the heart of corruption allegations against former South African president Jacob Zuma was grounded Monday by a court order, according to court documents. The whereabouts of the Bombadier Global 6000 jet is unknow
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Collision between ships: operations at SAPT suspended

Collision between ships: operations at SAPT suspended

Operations at the South Asia Port Terminal (SAPT) was suspended on Monday afternoon as two large containers' vessels collided at Karachi port. According to details, the incident took place when Hapeg-Lloyd's ship Toltan struck at anchored ship Hamburg Bay
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Collision between ships: operations at SAPT suspended

Collision between ships: operations at SAPT suspended

Operations at the South Asia Port Terminal (SAPT) was suspended on Monday afternoon as two large containers' vessels collided at Karachi port. According to details, the incident took place when Hapeg-Lloyd's ship Toltan struck at anchored ship Hamburg Bay
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Collision between ships: operations at SAPT suspended

Collision between ships: operations at SAPT suspended

Operations at the South Asia Port Terminal (SAPT) was suspended on Monday afternoon as two large containers'' vessels collided at Karachi port. According to details, the incident took place when Hapeg-Lloyd''s ship Toltan struck at anchored ship Hamburg B
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Canada to deploy troops, helicopters to help UN in Mali

Canada to deploy troops, helicopters to help UN in Mali

Canada will deploy an infantry unit and military trainers along with attack and transport helicopters to Mali for 12 months in support of an ongoing UN peacekeeping mission, the government announced Monday. "The task force will include two Chinook helicop
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Unilever announces $120 million investment in Pakistan

Unilever announces $120 million investment in Pakistan

Unilever has announced an investment of USD 120 million (PKR 11 Billion) in Pakistan acknowledging the country's high potential for long-term growth. The announcement was made by a delegation of Unilever Pakistan that called on Miftah Ismail, Adviser to P
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Unilever announces $120 million investment in Pakistan

Unilever announces $120 million investment in Pakistan

Unilever has announced an investment of USD 120 million (PKR 11 Billion) in Pakistan acknowledging the country's high potential for long-term growth. The announcement was made by a delegation of Unilever Pakistan that called on Miftah Ismail, Adviser to P
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Unilever announces $120 million investment in Pakistan

Unilever announces $120 million investment in Pakistan

Unilever has announced an investment of USD 120 million (PKR 11 Billion) in Pakistan acknowledging the country''s high potential for long-term growth. The announcement was made by a delegation of Unilever Pakistan that called on Miftah Ismail, Adviser to
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
SC rejects agencies' reports on sit-in

SC rejects agencies' reports on sit-in

The Supreme Court has rejected reports of premier intelligence agencies on Faizabad sit-in which resulted in bringing the twin cities (Islamabad and Rawalpindi) to a standstill for 20 days. A two-member bench comprising Justice Mushir Alam and Justice Qaz
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
SC rejects agencies' reports on sit-in

SC rejects agencies' reports on sit-in

The Supreme Court has rejected reports of premier intelligence agencies on Faizabad sit-in which resulted in bringing the twin cities (Islamabad and Rawalpindi) to a standstill for 20 days. A two-member bench comprising Justice Mushir Alam and Justice Qaz
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
ATC issues arrest warrants for TLYR leaders

ATC issues arrest warrants for TLYR leaders

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Islamabad Monday issued arrest warrants against Tehreek-e-Labbaik Ya Rasool Allah (TLYR) leaders Khadim Hussain Rizvi, Afzal Qadri and others in Faizabad sit-in case. ATC judge Shahrukh Arjumand conducted the hearing of the
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
ATC issues arrest warrants for TLYR leaders

ATC issues arrest warrants for TLYR leaders

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Islamabad Monday issued arrest warrants against Tehreek-e-Labbaik Ya Rasool Allah (TLYR) leaders Khadim Hussain Rizvi, Afzal Qadri and others in Faizabad sit-in case. ATC judge Shahrukh Arjumand conducted the hearing of the
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Abbas calls US ambassador 'son of a dog'

Abbas calls US ambassador 'son of a dog'

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas labelled the US ambassador to Israel David Friedman a "son of a dog" on Monday during a scathing attack on Donald Trump's policies. "The US ambassador in Tel Aviv is a settler and a son of a dog," Abbas said in comments
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Abbas calls US ambassador 'son of a dog'

Abbas calls US ambassador 'son of a dog'

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas labelled the US ambassador to Israel David Friedman a "son of a dog" on Monday during a scathing attack on Donald Trump's policies. "The US ambassador in Tel Aviv is a settler and a son of a dog," Abbas said in comments
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Misplaced optimism?

Misplaced optimism?

In an exclusive interview with Business Recorder the Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs with the status of a federal minister Miftah Ismail claimed that when he took over the portfolio around three months ago the
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Hopeful signals from Kabul

Hopeful signals from Kabul

As the Afghan war drags on for more than 16 years, the obvious question is not if, but when the parties involved would be ready to seek a negotiated settlement. In a recent major policy shift, President Ashraf Ghani took an important step in that directio
Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:00am
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