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Archive - 2018-03-21
Trump congratulates Putin, summit on cards
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Trump congratulates Putin, summit on cards

MOSCOW: US President Donald Trump congratulated Vladimir Putin Tuesday on his re-election, as the leaders raised the pro
Published 21 Mar, 2018 08:10am
Scrap plastic contamination
Chemicals

Scrap plastic contamination

People living in this country must have developed really strong immune systems, not out of improved nutrition or better
Updated 21 Mar, 2018 07:04am
Dividing the water cake
Miscellaneous

Dividing the water cake

If luck would have it, Pakistan's much delayed national water policy may finally be passed soon, though given the slack
Published 21 Mar, 2018 05:46am
Political hunger games
Miscellaneous

Political hunger games

The goose is cooked - that's what political parlor-games these days suggest of Nawaz Sharif's fate in Pakistani politics
Published 21 Mar, 2018 05:45am
Bouchard passes first test in Miami qualifying

Bouchard passes first test in Miami qualifying

Canadian Eugenie Bouchard beat American wildcard Allie Kiick 6-2 6-2 to be among a parade of former top 20 players to win their first round qualifying matches at the Miami Open on Monday. Bouchard, a former Wimbledon finalist who has fallen outside the to
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Cycling launches fresh bid to root out mechanical dopers

Cycling launches fresh bid to root out mechanical dopers

The International Cycling Union (UCI) will Wednesday unveil a beefed-up set of measures and an arsenal of methods to detect so-called mechanical doping. When Frenchman David Lappartient took over the UCI in September, he promised to deliver a package of m
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Rashid insists that Afghan World Cup hopes still alive

Rashid insists that Afghan World Cup hopes still alive

Rashid Khan insisted that "anything can happen" and that Afghanistan are still holding hopes of qualifying for next year's World Cup in England and Wales, after beating the United Arab Emirates by five wickets on Tuesday. Rashid took five for 41 as the UA
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
ICC overturns ban, clears Rabada to play third Test

ICC overturns ban, clears Rabada to play third Test

South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been cleared to play the remainder of the Test series against Australia having won his appeal against a Level Two breach of the International Cricket Council's (ICC) code of conduct. Rabada had his punishment for
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
20 dead as powerful storm hits Madagascar

20 dead as powerful storm hits Madagascar

A powerful tropical storm that lashed the island of Madagascar has left 20 people dead and affected 19,000 more, according to an official toll. The storm also closed several national highways that were flooded by the heavy rain, the country's disaster man
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Two hurt, shooter dead at Maryland high school: sheriff

Two hurt, shooter dead at Maryland high school: sheriff

A student armed with a handgun wounded two classmates at a Maryland high school on Tuesday, officials said, in an outburst of campus violence just days before a student-organized nationwide march for gun control. The shooter, who was not identified, has d
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Rebel rocket fire kills 29 in Damascus suburb: state TV

Rebel rocket fire kills 29 in Damascus suburb: state TV

Rebel rocket fire on a market in a Damascus suburb killed 29 people Tuesday, Syrian state television said. The rocket fire by "terrorist groups" also wounded 23 people in the Jaramana area east of Damascus, state television cited a police official as sayi
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Syria forces battle to secure Damascus

Syria forces battle to secure Damascus

Syrian regime and allied forces battled to suppress the last pockets of resistance in and around Damascus Tuesday, while the beleaguered Kurds in the north braced for further Turkish advances. The simultaneous assaults have sparked one of the worst humani
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Erdogan tells US to end 'deception' on Syria

Erdogan tells US to end 'deception' on Syria

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday told the US to stop "deceiving" Turkey and start cooperation, after Washington said it was concerned by the Turkish-led offensive on the Syrian city of Afrin. Erdogan's typically abrasive comments came after the U
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Russian chemist says worked on Novichok, despite official claims

Russian chemist says worked on Novichok, despite official claims

A Russian scientist told state media Tuesday he worked on an official programme to produce the nerve agent Britain says was used on ex-spy Sergei Skripal, contradicting Moscow's claims it never developed Novichok. Leonid Rink told RIA Novosti state news a
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Putin, Trump want better ties, planning summit

Putin, Trump want better ties, planning summit

US President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin on Tuesday discussed holding a possible summit as the American leader congratulated the Russian President on his re-election. "I had a call with President Putin and congratulated him on his electoral victory,"
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Canadian mathematician Langlands wins Abel Prize

Canadian mathematician Langlands wins Abel Prize

Canadian mathematician Robert Langlands on Tuesday won the prestigious Abel Prize for developing a programme connecting representation theory to number theory, Norway's Academy of Sciences and Letters said. "The programme has enlisted hundreds of the worl
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
'Sex and the City' star joins New York governor race

'Sex and the City' star joins New York governor race

Cynthia Nixon, the US actress who shot to fame as workaholic lawyer Miranda on "Sex and the City," jumped into the race for New York governor Monday, unveiling a progressive platform championing economic equality and eschewing big business. The 51-year-ol
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Science icon Hawking's funeral set for March 31

Science icon Hawking's funeral set for March 31

Professor Steven Hawking's funeral will take place at the Cambridge University church on March 31, the scientist and cultural icon's family announced Tuesday. The service will be held in the prestigious institution's Great St Mary's church, a short distan
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
EU asylum seekers fell by half last year

EU asylum seekers fell by half last year

EU countries registered 650,000 requests for asylum last year, about half the number from 2016, official figures showed Tuesday, as controversial deals with Turkey and Libya curbed migrant flows. Syrians, who are fleeing an eight-year civil war, as well a
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
UN reports mass rights abuses in Turkey

UN reports mass rights abuses in Turkey

Turkey's state of emergency has sparked human rights abuses against "hundreds of thousands of people", including killings and torture, the UN warned Tuesday in a report slammed by Ankara as "biased" and "unacceptable". A state of emergency imposed in Turk
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Saudi billionaire Al-Waleed 'forgives' Ritz ordeal
Exchange

Saudi billionaire Al-Waleed 'forgives' Ritz ordeal

Billionaire Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal says all is forgiven after his three-month detention in an anti-corruption crackdown, dismissing speculation he had forfeited control of his assets in exchange for his freedom. The prince, dubbed the Warren Buf
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Copper slumps

Copper slumps

Copper slumped to its lowest level in more than three months on Tuesday as rising inventories highlighted healthy supplies. Concern about trade wars, higher US interest rates and a stronger dollar also weighed on industrial metals markets.
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Raw sugar slips as India scraps export tax

Raw sugar slips as India scraps export tax

Raw sugar futures on ICE were lower on Tuesday, pressured by India's decision to scrap an export tax that to concerns about oversupply, though prices held above the prior session's 2-1/2-year low. Cocoa rebounded from the prior session's tumble. May raw s
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Oil up on ME tensions, Venezuela concerns
Exchange

Oil up on ME tensions, Venezuela concerns

Oil prices climbed to their highest level in three weeks on Tuesday as tension in the Middle East and the possibility of further falls in Venezuelan output helped offset the impact of growing US crude production. Brent crude futures for May delivery rose
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Malaysian palm oil gains
Exchange

Malaysian palm oil gains

Malaysian palm oil futures climbed in Tuesday evening's trade to chart a second straight session of gains on the back of stronger export data. The benchmark palm oil contract for June delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange rose 0.4 percent to
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Gold lower in Asia
Exchange

Gold lower in Asia

Gold edged lower on Tuesday as the dollar firmed while traders waited to gauge the path of US monetary policy for the rest of the year from the two-day Federal Reserve meeting that kicks off later in the day. Spot gold was down 0.1 percent to $1,314.98 pe
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Gold down in Europe
Exchange

Gold down in Europe

Gold prices fell on Tuesday as the dollar strengthened ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting at which the US central bank is expected to raise interest rates for the first time this year. The looming Fed meeting has helped to push down gold by 4 percent from
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat up

US MIDDAY: wheat up

Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures rose about 1 percent on Monday in a recovery bounce after falling to a seven-week low, but trade was cautious after weekend rains on the parched US Plains offered respite for the winter wheat crop. Soyabeans firmed on
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold falls
Exchange

US MIDDAY: gold falls

Gold prices fell on Tuesday as the US dollar strengthened ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting at which the US central bank is expected to raise interest rates for the first time this year. The looming Fed meeting has helped to push gold down 4 percent from
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
KU to have 'harassment watch' bodies in all departments

KU to have 'harassment watch' bodies in all departments

An inquiry committee for the protection against harassment of women at the workplace is functioning in accordance with the harassment at workplace act with complete autonomy; this committee has given independent decisions in the past. Any person, group or
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Betel nuts being smuggled under Afghan Transit: PKMA chief

Betel nuts being smuggled under Afghan Transit: PKMA chief

The government's ban on the import of betel nuts has paved the way for its smuggling into the country under the Afghan Transit. In a statement, Pakistan Kiryana Merchants' Association (PKMA) chairman Waseemur Rehman said that plant protection department h
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Betel nuts being smuggled under Afghan Transit: PKMA chief

Betel nuts being smuggled under Afghan Transit: PKMA chief

The government's ban on the import of betel nuts has paved the way for its smuggling into the country under the Afghan Transit. In a statement, Pakistan Kiryana Merchants' Association (PKMA) chairman Waseemur Rehman said that plant protection department h
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
WB-funded project to update tax administration data centres

WB-funded project to update tax administration data centres

The World Bank-funded Trust Fund for Accelerating Growth and Reform (TAGR) project would update tax administration data centers of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and set up Tax Intelligence Unit (TIU) and market monitoring and intervention unit (MMI)
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Baluchistan Wheels Limited
Mutual Funds

Baluchistan Wheels Limited

Baluchistan Wheels Limited (PSX: BHWL) is a wheel manufacturing company in the country producing steel wheels for the automobile sector, including passenger cars, commercial vehicles and agriculture tractors. The company was setup in 1980 and had a techni
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Baluchistan Wheels Limited
Mutual Funds

Baluchistan Wheels Limited

Baluchistan Wheels Limited (PSX: BHWL) is a wheel manufacturing company in the country producing steel wheels for the automobile sector, including passenger cars, commercial vehicles and agriculture tractors. The company was setup in 1980 and had a techni
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
KCCI members advised to renew membership

KCCI members advised to renew membership

The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has advised all its members to renew their KCCI membership by March 31, 2018 in order to avoid any inconvenience, says a press release issued here on Tuesday. The process of membership renewal is current
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Political instability affecting economy: ex-FPCCI chief

Political instability affecting economy: ex-FPCCI chief

Former President of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Mian Muhammad Idrees has underlined the need for preparation of 25-year-long-development roadmap in order to make Pakistan developed and prosperous in comity of nations.
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
TMA lauds KE's decision of exempting Lyari's PMTs from loadshedding

TMA lauds KE's decision of exempting Lyari's PMTs from loadshedding

The Timber Market Association (TMA) hosted an event to honour K-Electric's recent announcement of exempting a further 19 PMTs from load-shedding in Lyari. This comes after K-Electric exempted 4 feeders from load-shed in Lyari, back in 2016. The community
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
NA body visits PMSA HQs

NA body visits PMSA HQs

The members of the National Assembly's Standing Committee on Defence visited Head Quarters of Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) on Tuesday. The delegation, led by Shaikh Rohale Asghar, the Chairman of standing committee was welcomed by Director Gen
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
AMTF to get reconditioned blood donation vehicle from Japan

AMTF to get reconditioned blood donation vehicle from Japan

Japanese government has approved US$25,569 under its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) for a project to provide second-hand Blood Donation Vehicle to Afzaal Memorial Thalassemia Foundation (AMTF). Japanese Consul General Toshik
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
'Scope of IT should be expanded to widen business activity'

'Scope of IT should be expanded to widen business activity'

The economic evolution started from industrialization and after passing through electronic stage, it has now jumped to the Information Technology (IT) with domination of social media to promote businesses and in this connection an institution is being est
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Government urged to take concrete steps for jute industry's revival

Government urged to take concrete steps for jute industry's revival

Expressing concern over the state of affairs of the jute industry, CEO of the United Jute Mills Group Sharmeen Khan has urged the government to play a role of facilitator for the sick jute industry and announce pragmatic steps for its revival which is pro
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
FPCCI, Commerce differ over proposed FTA II with China

FPCCI, Commerce differ over proposed FTA II with China

Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and Commerce Division are said to have different viewpoints on the proposed FTA-II between Pakistan and China. Well-informed sources told Business Recorder that Federal Board of Reven
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
NBP chief, others to be indicted on March 27

NBP chief, others to be indicted on March 27

The Accountability Court on Tuesday decided to indict President National Bank Saeed Ahmed and two other accused on March 27 in a reference related to the assets of former Finance Minister Ishaq Dar. The Accountability Court judge while hearing corruption
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
PPP MNA Ayaz Soomro passes away

PPP MNA Ayaz Soomro passes away

Ayaz Soomro, Member of National Assembly of Pakistan People's Party, passed away in New York at the age of 58. Soomro was suffering from heart disease and was being treated at a hospital in Manhattan, New York.
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
NESPAK wins Jordan's Waleh Dam Project

NESPAK wins Jordan's Waleh Dam Project

National Engineering Services Pakistan (Pvt) Limited has won the Raising Waleh Dam Project in the Kingdom of Jordan in a joint venture with an international consultancy firm after a tough competition. NESPAK scope of services included design review and co
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Manchester United extend Young's deal by a year

Manchester United extend Young's deal by a year

Manchester United have extended Ashley Young's deal for an extra year by triggering a one-year option in the versatile England wing back's contract, British media said on Monday. The 32-year-old Young, who is in Gareth Southgate's England squad for their
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Economic cost of smoking stands at Rs 143.208 billion p.a.: report

Economic cost of smoking stands at Rs 143.208 billion p.a.: report

The economic cost of smoking in Pakistan amounts to Rs 143.208 billion annually and it includes direct costs related to healthcare expenditures and indirect costs related to lost productivity due to early mortality and morbidity. This was revealed in a re
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Economic cost of smoking stands at Rs 143.208 billion p.a.: report

Economic cost of smoking stands at Rs 143.208 billion p.a.: report

The economic cost of smoking in Pakistan amounts to Rs 143.208 billion annually and it includes direct costs related to healthcare expenditures and indirect costs related to lost productivity due to early mortality and morbidity. This was revealed in a re
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
PAF chief calls on PM, CoAS

PAF chief calls on PM, CoAS

Newly-appointed Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at Prime Minister's Office Tuesday. Professional matters pertaining to Pakistan Air Force came under discussion. The Prime Minister con
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
FBR's third-tier tax slab helps curb trade of illicit cigarettes

FBR's third-tier tax slab helps curb trade of illicit cigarettes

Federal Board of Revenue's (FBR) third tier tax slab, being introduced in federal budget 2017-18, has greatly helped in curbing the illicit cigarette trade in addition to boosting revenue collection from documented sector, says tax expert. At the end of t
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Mushahid stresses need for raising standard of education

Mushahid stresses need for raising standard of education

Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed on Tuesday while stressing on quality of education said that only increase in budget could not help enhance education standard. He stated this while addressing at the conclusion of two-day international conference entitled "
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Bilawal to address public meeting in Bannu

Bilawal to address public meeting in Bannu

Chairman, Pakistan Peoples' Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is scheduled to visit Bannu town of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday (March 24) where he will address a public meeting. According to party sources the PPP chief would hold meetings with office b
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
PML-N's priority is to serve poor segment of society: PM

PML-N's priority is to serve poor segment of society: PM

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Tuesday said that serving the poor segments of society had remained the foremost priority of the present government and the government would continue making every possible effort to enhance the scope and reach of Pri
Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:00am
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