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Archive - 2018-03-27
PM meets CJP
Pakistan Top News

PM meets CJP

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Tuesday visited the Supreme Court and called on Chief Justice of Paki
Published 27 Mar, 2018 08:10pm
Rs50mn interest-free loan disbursed
Top News

Rs50mn interest-free loan disbursed

FAISALABAD: As many as Rs 50 million were disbursed among 1,500 deserving families as interest-free loan under Akhuw
Published 27 Mar, 2018 07:30pm
PAC summons NAB chairman
General News

PAC summons NAB chairman

ISLAMABAD: Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has summoned NAB chairman for detailed briefing about the performance of
Published 27 Mar, 2018 11:45pm
PM chairs CCI meeting
Pakistan Top News

PM chairs CCI meeting

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi chaired the 36th meeting of Council of Common Interests (CCI) here at the
Published 27 Mar, 2018 10:05am
National Water Policy
Miscellaneous

National Water Policy

To qualify for a policy, according to Pakistan’s former chief economist Arshad Zaman, a document should be more than a w
Published 27 Mar, 2018 05:50am
Image building and PSL
Miscellaneous

Image building and PSL

It was fitting that the PSL final in Karachi was held on March 25 – at the 26th anniversary of Pakistan’s biggest cricke
Published 27 Mar, 2018 05:38am
51.2 million availing 3G, 4G services, claims PTA

51.2 million availing 3G, 4G services, claims PTA

The number of 3G and 4G users in Pakistan reached 51.248 million by end-February 2018, said Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). Number of mobile phone users in Pakistan reached 147.204 million by end-February 2018 compared to 145.99 million by end
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Dolby Lab enters into partnership with OPPO

Dolby Lab enters into partnership with OPPO

Dolby Laboratories, a world-leading expert and developer of audio, imaging and voice technologies, announced that it has formed a global, strategic intellectual property partnership with OPPO, the leading smartphone brand among young people. The co-operat
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Dolby Lab enters into partnership with OPPO

Dolby Lab enters into partnership with OPPO

Dolby Laboratories, a world-leading expert and developer of audio, imaging and voice technologies, announced that it has formed a global, strategic intellectual property partnership with OPPO, the leading smartphone brand among young people. The co-operat
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
LHC accepts unconditional apology of Ex-MHCBA President

LHC accepts unconditional apology of Ex-MHCBA President

A larger bench of the Lahore High Court on Monday accepted unconditional apology of former president of Multan high court bar association Sher Zaman Qureshi and discharged contempt of court proceedings against him. Former Chief Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Sh
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Fellowship programme: ITU invites applications

Fellowship programme: ITU invites applications

The Information Technology University (ITU), the Punjab's Center for Civic Innovation (CCI) invited applications from recent graduates, graduate students, faculty and staff for its Civic Innovation Fellowship Programme latest April 9, 2018. The duration o
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Driver of tractor-trolley dies

Driver of tractor-trolley dies

A tractor-trolley driver died while a train derailed from its track when both the vehicles collided Monday morning. According to railway sources, the accident occurred as the Jetha Bhutta track was left open ahead of the arrival of the train, Pakistan Exp
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
'Education sector reforms in Punjab very successful'

'Education sector reforms in Punjab very successful'

Naveed Saleh Siddique, Team Leader, PESP-2, Technical Assistance Management Organisation (TAMO) said on Monday that education sector reforms in Punjab have been very successful resulting in 1.6 million more children in public schools since 2012.
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Partly Facetious: The KP police

Partly Facetious: The KP police

"So the Man Who Shall Remain Nameless did something good for the country. I mean the cricket frenzy in this country hit ethnic and sectarian groups equally and..."
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
EFP chief nominates members for Kathmandu workshop

EFP chief nominates members for Kathmandu workshop

Majyd Aziz, President Employers' Federation of Pakistan (EFP), has nominated Mehnaz Kaludi, CEO Terry Tex International, Saleem Nagaria, Vice President, SITE Association of Industry and Basit Abbasi Senior Executive, S Abdullah & Co, to participate in the
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
ICAP team presents budget proposals to PM

ICAP team presents budget proposals to PM

A delegation of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) led by its president Riaz A Rehman Chamdia called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and presented him budget proposal document for 2018-19 drafted by the Institute. The meeting too
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
ICAP team presents budget proposals to PM

ICAP team presents budget proposals to PM

A delegation of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) led by its president Riaz A Rehman Chamdia called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and presented him budget proposal document for 2018-19 drafted by the Institute. The meeting too
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
IFC to help Bank Alfalah to adopt best practices in supply chain finance

IFC to help Bank Alfalah to adopt best practices in supply chain finance

International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, launched a Supply Chain Finance advisory services engagement with Pakistan's fifth largest private bank, Bank Alfalah Limited, to help boost access to finance for Small and Medium
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Eighteen organises carnival

Eighteen organises carnival

Eighteen -One of Pakistan's most luxurious and modern residential project set within a beautiful landscape South West of Islamabad, announced its launch in grand style on Sunday, March 25, 2018, at 6.5Kms, main motorway link road, Islamabad. The launch ev
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Rasheed Janmohammed appointed chairman PSC of FPCCI

Rasheed Janmohammed appointed chairman PSC of FPCCI

Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) have appointed Rasheed Janmohammed as Chairman, Pakistan Shippers' Council of FPCCI for the year 2018. Rasheed Janmohammed was heading Pakistan Shippers' Council (PSC) in the past also and was
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan leading country for Masterpass QR payments in 2017

Pakistan leading country for Masterpass QR payments in 2017

Pakistan was the leading country for Masterpass QR payments in 2017, Mastercard has revealed. The country secured the top position among the 30 live Masterpass QR-enabled markets around the globe with the most transactions conducted using the technology l
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan leading country for Masterpass QR payments in 2017

Pakistan leading country for Masterpass QR payments in 2017

Pakistan was the leading country for Masterpass QR payments in 2017, Mastercard has revealed. The country secured the top position among the 30 live Masterpass QR-enabled markets around the globe with the most transactions conducted using the technology l
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
LUMHS celebrates Pakistan Day

LUMHS celebrates Pakistan Day

To celebrate Pakistan Resolution Day, the Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences Jamshoro arranged a programme for the students at University Campus on Monday.
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
BASF announces sixth 'Newtrition Asia Research Grant'

BASF announces sixth 'Newtrition Asia Research Grant'

BASF's human nutrition brand Newtrition(r) launched the sixth grant call for its science-based innovation research program 'Newtrition(r) Asia Research Grant' on Monday. This program is aimed at funding and supporting academics in Asia-Pacific to study nu
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
HabibMetro Bank hosts 50th anniversary of Habib Bank AG Zurich

HabibMetro Bank hosts 50th anniversary of Habib Bank AG Zurich

Adding to the colourful celebrations of Pakistan Day, HabibMetro Bank hosted golden jubilee celebrations of its parent bank, Habib Bank AG Zurich, on 23rd of March, 2018, outside the historic Customs House building on Eduljee Dinshaw Road, Karachi. The ev
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Budget 2018: PAMA urges government to reduce input tax rate on tractors

Budget 2018: PAMA urges government to reduce input tax rate on tractors

Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) has proposed the government to reduce the rate of input tax on tractors in next budget. In its budget proposal for financial year 2018-19, the PAMA said that the rate of sales tax charged on sales of tr
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Budget 2018: PAMA urges government to reduce input tax rate on tractors

Budget 2018: PAMA urges government to reduce input tax rate on tractors

Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) has proposed the government to reduce the rate of input tax on tractors in next budget. In its budget proposal for financial year 2018-19, the PAMA said that the rate of sales tax charged on sales of tr
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Budget 2018-19: APTMA suggests zero percent turnover tax
Cotton

Budget 2018-19: APTMA suggests zero percent turnover tax

The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has suggested the federal government that the turnover tax should be zero percent for the textile sector as was done in budget 2016 for rice mills suffering from global recession at that time.
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Budget 2018-19: APTMA suggests zero percent turnover tax
Cotton

Budget 2018-19: APTMA suggests zero percent turnover tax

The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has suggested the federal government that the turnover tax should be zero percent for the textile sector as was done in budget 2016 for rice mills suffering from global recession at that time.
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Farmers, growers advised
Cotton

Farmers, growers advised

The Punjab Agriculture Department has claimed to ensure availability of required quantity of certified cotton seed in the market for commercial cultivation during the coming season and has advised the growers to insist purchasing certified seed of approve
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
APBF voices concern over weakening macroeconomic situation
Exchange

APBF voices concern over weakening macroeconomic situation

The All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF) has asked the government to take immediate measures as Pakistan's medium-term debt repayment capacity has been weakening due to government dependence on loans, increasing risks to country's financial outlook.
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Cultivation area of high-yield hybrid rice likely to increase

Cultivation area of high-yield hybrid rice likely to increase

High yielding hybrid rice area is going to cross 50 percent in three years from present 25 to 30 percent paddy coverage, said Shahzad Ali Malik, Chief Executive Officer of Guard Rice Research & Services Pvt Ltd at a function here the other day.
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
SME financing facilities discussed

SME financing facilities discussed

PAPGAI, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), SMEDA and Badar Expo held a first joint meeting and discussed about Pakistan's sector based SME financing facilities awareness event. Senior officials including Salman Haroon, Chairman-sub committee PAPGAI for SME Ban
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
PSL final match in Karachi: Shahbaz congratulates nation

PSL final match in Karachi: Shahbaz congratulates nation

Terming the successful holding of PSL-III as a victory of 220 million people of Pakistan, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said that a clear message has been given to the enemies that spirit and commitment of the nation cannot be defeated.
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
FPCCI demands withdrawal of import duty on coal
Currency

FPCCI demands withdrawal of import duty on coal

Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has demanded of the government to immediately withdraw 5-percent import duty on coal so that the power projects being run on coal could be saved. The FPCCI Vice President Ch Arfan Yousaf and
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
LHWs stage sit-in outside Punjab Assembly

LHWs stage sit-in outside Punjab Assembly

Hundreds of lady health workers (LHW) on Monday staged a sit-in outside the Punjab Assembly for payment of their pending salaries. Due to the protest, traffic was disrupted on all roads leading to the Mall Road causing much inconvenience to the people.
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Traders stop selling unpacked cigarettes

Traders stop selling unpacked cigarettes

Traders in the provincial metropolis have stopped selling of loose cigarettes to their customers after the federal cabinet imposed a ban their sale across the country with an aim to prevent children under the age of 18 from smoking. As per the decision, t
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
LCCI chief urges Greek businessmen to enhance interaction
Exchange

LCCI chief urges Greek businessmen to enhance interaction

The President Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) Malik Tahir Javaid has said that average trade around $70 million between Pakistan and Greece is not a healthy state of affairs. Meagre trade between the two countries is well below the actual pot
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
CAA to conduct full-scale emergency exercise tomorrow

CAA to conduct full-scale emergency exercise tomorrow

The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority on Monday decided to conduct full scale airport emergency exercise 2018 on March 28 as per International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards. This was decided during a meeting held at Allama Iqbal Internation
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan will become tuberculosis-free country by 2030: seminar informed

Pakistan will become tuberculosis-free country by 2030: seminar informed

Pakistan will become tuberculosis-free country by 2030 as the government in collaboration with global partners is making all-out efforts to eradicate the menace from the country. Addressing a seminar here on Monday, Federal Minister for National Health Se
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
MoU signed: PU, Chinese university to launch joint doctoral programme

MoU signed: PU, Chinese university to launch joint doctoral programme

Punjab University and China's Northeastern University (NEU) have signed a memorandum of understanding for launching joint doctoral programme. In this regard, a MoU signing ceremony was organized at Vice Chancellor's office. PU Vice Chancellor Professor Dr
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Descon concludes celebration of IWD

Descon concludes celebration of IWD

Descon held a ceremony for concluding the festivities of celebrating womanhood which was commenced on the 8th of March on International Women's Day (IWD). Descon Chief Executive Officer Abdul Razak Dawood and Chief Hurman Resource Officer Ahsan Qureshi we
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
PPP leader, workers join PTI

PPP leader, workers join PTI

The members of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) have joined the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) here on Monday. PPP leader Shabbir Manj and 50 other workers of the PPP announced to join the PTI at the reception hosted by local PTI leaders in the honour of
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
ADB reviewing its PCP to promote stakeholder trust

ADB reviewing its PCP to promote stakeholder trust

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is reviewing its Public Communications Policy (PCP). The objective of the Access to Information Policy (AIP) is to promote stakeholder trust in ADB and to increase the development impact of ADB activities. The policy refle
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Tobacco track-and-trace system: CCP asks FBR to amend RfP

Tobacco track-and-trace system: CCP asks FBR to amend RfP

The Competition Commission of Pakistan issued a policy note to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), with the recommendation that it amend certain clauses in a Request for Proposals (RfP) for tax stamps, monitoring & tracking system for tobacco products to
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
'NAB is committed to eradicating corruption'

'NAB is committed to eradicating corruption'

Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB), former Justice Javed Iqbal has said that corruption is cancer which is eating most of the resources of the country. The NAB is absolutely committed to eradicate corruption at all cost from the country. He sai
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Air Marshal Arshad Malik appointed Vice Chief of Air Staff

Air Marshal Arshad Malik appointed Vice Chief of Air Staff

The Government of Pakistan has appointed Air Marshal Arshad Malik as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force. Air Marshal Arshad Malik was born on 12 July, 1962 at Faisalabad. He joined PAF in 1978 with 76th GD (P) course and was commissioned as a
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
UMT holds 15th annual convocation

UMT holds 15th annual convocation

University of Management and Technology (UMT) conferred undergraduate, graduate, MS/MPhil and Phd degrees upon 590 students who graduated during varsity's 15th annual convocation. Gold medals, special awards and cash prizes were also given away among the
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Ghazi Fabrics International Limited
Currency

Ghazi Fabrics International Limited

Established in 1990, Ghazi Fabric International Limited (GFIL) is a vertical composite unit that comprises of two spinning mills as well as a weaving mill. The company is catering to the Far East and European markets through its yarn brand "Panther".
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Ghazi Fabrics International Limited
Currency

Ghazi Fabrics International Limited

Established in 1990, Ghazi Fabric International Limited (GFIL) is a vertical composite unit that comprises of two spinning mills as well as a weaving mill. The company is catering to the Far East and European markets through its yarn brand "Panther".
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
FTA with China: Haroon for keeping national interests supreme

FTA with China: Haroon for keeping national interests supreme

Haroon Akhtar Khan, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Revenue Monday advised the authorities concerned to keep national interests supreme while finalizing the negotiations on China Pakistan Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) second phase. He was addressing
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Seminar on best practices for hiring and retaining women held

Seminar on best practices for hiring and retaining women held

The American Business Council and US-Pakistan Women's Council members, Engro Foundation, PepsiCo and S&P Global hosted seminar on best practices for hiring and retaining women. Acting Consul-General John Warner welcomed over 60 participants, including mem
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Seminar on best practices for hiring and retaining women held

Seminar on best practices for hiring and retaining women held

The American Business Council and US-Pakistan Women's Council members, Engro Foundation, PepsiCo and S&P Global hosted seminar on best practices for hiring and retaining women. Acting Consul-General John Warner welcomed over 60 participants, including mem
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
150 PhD, LLM scholars given away laptops

150 PhD, LLM scholars given away laptops

As many as 150 PhD and LLM scholars of the University of Sindh have received laptops under Prime Minister's Laptop scheme for less developed areas. In this regard, a ceremony was organized at Senate Hall of Administration Block (AC-II) by office of the SU
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
29 projects under PSDP 2018-19: Railways seeks Rs 73 billion

29 projects under PSDP 2018-19: Railways seeks Rs 73 billion

Pakistan Railways has proposed Rs 73 billion against 29 projects, including Rs 30.3 billion for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) related projects, under the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) 2018-19. The 25th meeting of the National Assembly
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Meeting of NA body on delimitation of constituencies makes no headway

Meeting of NA body on delimitation of constituencies makes no headway

A meeting of National Assembly's Special Committee on Delimitation of Constituencies ended inconclusive on Monday as the panel is clueless about finding a solutiion to the complicated issue. The committee met here in the convener-ship of MNA Daniyal Aziz
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold surges

US MIDDAY: gold surges

Gold prices rose to more than five-week highs on Monday after the United States said it would expel 60 Russian diplomats, prompting investor flight into assets considered safe havens. The United States was joining governments across Europe in taking actio
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soyabeans move up
Exchange

US MIDDAY: soyabeans move up

US soyabean futures touched a one-week high on Monday after crop-growing areas in Argentina received less rain than expected, increasing concerns that drought in the world's No. 3 exporter will tighten global supplies. Argentina's dryness took center stag
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Gold rises in Europe

Gold rises in Europe

Gold prices rose to more than five-week highs on Monday after the United States said it would expel 60 Russian diplomats, prompting investor flight into assets considered safe havens. The United States was joining governments across Europe in taking actio
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Gold dips in Asia

Gold dips in Asia

Gold prices inched lower on Monday, from a five-week high hit earlier in the session, on profit-taking and as fears of a US-China trade war eased following reports of negotiations among two of the world's leading economies. Spot gold was down 0.1 percent
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
London cocoa slips from 14-month peak, sugar rises
Exchange

London cocoa slips from 14-month peak, sugar rises

London cocoa futures fell back to little changed levels on Monday after climbing to a 14-month high while raw sugar and arabica coffee prices rose. May London cocoa was unchanged at 1,821 pounds a tonne at 1412 GMT. It had earlier touched a peak of 1,836
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Palm oil rebounds from one-week low on export data
Vegetable Oil

Palm oil rebounds from one-week low on export data

Malaysian palm oil futures rebounded from losses earlier in the day to rise on Monday evening, lifted by improving export data and technical buying. The market had earlier hit a one-week low, weighed down by a stronger ringgit.
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Rubber recovers
Exchange

Rubber recovers

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures bounced back from a 17-month low hit in early trading on Monday to close up a little more than 1 percent, but were still pressured by a stronger yen and weaker Shanghai futures. Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) futures, whic
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Oil prices dip on profit-taking

Oil prices dip on profit-taking

Crude oil futures slipped on Monday as investors cashed in some profits from last week's rally but concerns about Saudi-Iran tensions kept losses in check. Brent crude futures slipped 33 cents, or 0.5 percent, to settle at $70.12 a barrel. US West Texas I
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
China eyes new oil benchmark with futures launch
Exchange

China eyes new oil benchmark with futures launch

China launched yuan-denominated oil futures contracts on Monday, marking the first time foreign investors will have access to Chinese commodity futures as the world's top crude importer seeks greater influence over global prices. But analysts said the lon
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Copper slides to 3-1/2 months low as inventories jump
Exchange

Copper slides to 3-1/2 months low as inventories jump

Copper slid to its lowest since early December on Monday, weighed down by a sharp rise in stockpiles and simmering concerns over the outlook for US-China trade relations. US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on Friday that could impose up to $60
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Shanghai copper drops
Exchange

Shanghai copper drops

Shanghai Futures Exchange copper dropped 2.5 percent to 49,000 yuan ($7,785.69) a tonne by close on Monday, hitting the lowest since July at 48,720 yuan. Asian metals extended their declines on Monday as concerns over US-China trade relations continued to
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Erdogan insists Turkey wants EU membership as tense summit begins

Erdogan insists Turkey wants EU membership as tense summit begins

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday insisted Turkey still wants to become a member of the European Union, before a potentially stormy summit began with EU chiefs seeking to repair an increasingly fractured relationship. Erdogan held a working dinner
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Top North Korean official apparently in China

Top North Korean official apparently in China

Japanese media reported on Monday that a train possibly carrying a high-level official from North Korea has arrived in Beijing, sparking speculation that the country's leader, Kim Jong Un, may have been aboard. The Kyodo news agency, citing unidentified s
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Son of Angola's ex-president charged with fraud

Son of Angola's ex-president charged with fraud

The son of Angola's former president Jose Eduardo dos Santos has been charged with fraud linked to a $500 million transfer executed when he ran the country's sovereign wealth fund, prosecutors said Monday. Jose Filomeno dos Santos is accused of "fraud, mi
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
UAE says its first nuclear reactor complete

UAE says its first nuclear reactor complete

The United Arab Emirates said Monday that one of four nuclear reactors at its debut plant has been completed as it moves closer to becoming the first Arab nation to produce atomic power. The announcement came after visiting South Korean President Moon Jae
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
74 percent of French people against weapons sales to Saudi: poll

74 percent of French people against weapons sales to Saudi: poll

Three out of four French people believe it is "unacceptable" to sell military weapons to Saudi Arabia, according to a poll published Monday. The study by independent research group YouGov was commissioned by the anti-corporation lobby group SumOfUs to mar
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Rival India leaders accused of data breaches
Exchange

Rival India leaders accused of data breaches

India's ruling and main opposition parties on Monday accused each other of using social media dirty tricks to mine and share followers' personal data. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress party of Rahul Gandhi have
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Author of Russia's MMM pyramid scheme dies

Author of Russia's MMM pyramid scheme dies

Sergei Mavrodi, an eccentric Russian mathematician who founded the notorious MMM pyramid or Ponzi scheme in the early 1990s that swindled millions out of their savings, has died, his assistant said Monday. Mavrodi, whose bespectacled face once featured on
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Land decay to displace tens of millions, global survey warns

Land decay to displace tens of millions, global survey warns

Land degradation will unleash a mass migration of at least 50 million people by 2050 - as many as 700 million unless humans stop depleting the life-giving resource, dozens of scientists warned Monday. Already, land decay caused by unsustainable farming, m
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Germany vows 'stricter' Facebook oversight after data leak

Germany vows 'stricter' Facebook oversight after data leak

Germany's justice minister on Monday said Facebook should face "stricter" oversight and be more transparent with its users, as the tech giant struggles to contain the fallout from a huge data privacy scandal. Speaking after a meeting with European Faceboo
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Turkey daily portrays Merkel as Hitler, decries 'Nazi mentality'

Turkey daily portrays Merkel as Hitler, decries 'Nazi mentality'

A Turkish daily strongly supportive of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday portrayed German Chancellor Angela Merkel on its front cover as Adolf Hitler, accusing her of having a "Nazi mentality". The Yeni Akit daily, known for its hardline views on T
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Greece's maverick ex-minister Varoufakis launches party

Greece's maverick ex-minister Varoufakis launches party

Greek former finance minister and anti-austerity maverick Yanis Varoufakis on Monday launched a new party, part of a movement in several European countries to contest EU elections next year. "We will not mince our words," the 57-year-old economics profess
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Diplomacy hailed as new US embassy opens in Netherlands

Diplomacy hailed as new US embassy opens in Netherlands

Tributes flowed Monday to the need for diplomacy in today's world, as the new US embassy to the Netherlands was officially opened. Built at a cost of $220 million (176 million euros), the new building to house about 300 staff moves the American embassy fr
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Syria's top diplomat visits Oman on rare Gulf mission

Syria's top diplomat visits Oman on rare Gulf mission

Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem arrived in the Omani capital on Monday for talks with officials, the two countries' official news agencies said. Oman, a US ally bordering Saudi Arabia and Yemen, has good ties with Iran, a key backer of the Syrian re
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Mali's PM tackles terrorism, farmer-herder clashes

Mali's PM tackles terrorism, farmer-herder clashes

Mali's prime minister promised the creation of specialist anti-terrorism prosecutors on Monday on a visit to the country's restive centre, along with a disarmament campaign for militias operating in the area. Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga is on a tour of Mali's
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Fresh rebel withdrawals from Syria's shrinking Ghouta
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Fresh rebel withdrawals from Syria's shrinking Ghouta

More than 2,500 Syrian rebels and civilians prepared to leave Eastern Ghouta on Monday after the largest exodus yet from the opposition enclave, as talks stalled over the final pocket of resistance. Five weeks since government troops launched a ferocious
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Children must not be at risk during Palestinian protest: UN

Children must not be at risk during Palestinian protest: UN

The UN envoy for the Middle East urged restraint on Monday as he raised concern about children at risk during Palestinian protests starting this week near the Gaza-Israel border. Palestinian families are planning to pitch hundreds of tents in the Gaza Str
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Liberia's Weah lends jersey number to new military hospital

Liberia's Weah lends jersey number to new military hospital

Liberia's new leader, ex-football player George Weah, on Monday lent the number from his national team jersey to a military hospital as he unveiled the first major project of his presidency. The "14 military hospital" will primarily care for Liberian sold
Published 27 Mar, 2018 12:00am
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