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Archive - 2018-04-17
ECC approves PSO's furnace oil import
Pakistan Top News

ECC approves PSO's furnace oil import

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Tuesday approved import of furnace oil by Pakista
Published 17 Apr, 2018 03:03pm
LSM’s momentum continues
Industry

LSM’s momentum continues

The National Accounts Committee recently said it expected the large-scale manufacturing (LSM) index to grow 6.13 percent
Published 17 Apr, 2018 06:36am
Understated GDP
Miscellaneous

Understated GDP

The economic growth is not losing steam despite increasing external and fiscal vulnerabilities. The economy is thriving
Published 17 Apr, 2018 06:30am
Who is behind the attack on judge's residence?

Who is behind the attack on judge's residence?

How unfortunate and alarming it is that gunshots were fired twice at the residence of Supreme Court judge Syed Ijazul Hasan in a span of a few hours. Look at the audacity of the so-called "unidentified people", who did not once but twice on SC judge's res
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
HRCP says country failing on human rights

HRCP says country failing on human rights

Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP)said Monday that the country has failed to make progress on several issues over the past year, ranging from forced disappearances to women's rights and protection of religious minorities.
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Nawaz will be behind bars, claims Rashid

Nawaz will be behind bars, claims Rashid

Awami Muslim League (AML) president Sheikh Rashid once again claimed on Monday that former prime minister Nawaz Sharif will go to prison, adding that Sharif's politics will be finished before the general election.
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Entire nation stands by judiciary: Imran

Entire nation stands by judiciary: Imran

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on Monday slammed PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif and its senior leaders for attacking institutions and warned them that the entire nation stands with the judiciary. Slamming the Sharifs over the firing incident
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Shahbaz criticises PPP, PTI

Shahbaz criticises PPP, PTI

Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) President Shahbaz Sharif Monday criticised his political opponents saying that one political party (PTI) has ruined the KP while the other (PPP) has wrecked havoc in the province of Sindh.
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
APBF proposals underscore need for liberal investment policy

APBF proposals underscore need for liberal investment policy

The All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF) has proposed the budget makers to reduce tax rates with a view to widen the tax base and curtail parallel economy, also providing a competitive edge to Pakistan's products in global markets. APBF President Ibrahim Qu
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Caretaker setup in Sindh: Izhar to consult Sattar, Siddiqui: Abidi

Caretaker setup in Sindh: Izhar to consult Sattar, Siddiqui: Abidi

Farooq Sattar-led Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) PIB group, despite defections to Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) and the Bahadurabad MQM, has one trump card up its sleeve: input in the formation of the caretaker setup in consultation with leader of
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
PSL's profit crosses $5 million mark: Sethi

PSL's profit crosses $5 million mark: Sethi

Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Najam Sethi on Monday said that the profit of this year Pakistan Super League (PSL) is crossing $5 million against the previous mega event which generated over $3 million. In an informal chat with a group of reporters
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Budget 2018-19: Prime Minister to take final decision

Budget 2018-19: Prime Minister to take final decision

After remaining unable to develop consensus on the upcoming Budget 2018-19, both Ministry of Planning, Development and Reforms and Finance Ministry left it for Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to take final decision in this regard, it is learnt.
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Speakers for holding transparent, credible general elections

Speakers for holding transparent, credible general elections

Prominent political workers, journalists, educationalists jurists, social scientists, speaking at a national seminar on "Prerequisites of Timely & Transparent Elections 2018", have urged the government and the Election Commission of Pakistan to leave no s
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Speakers highlight modern knowledge of science, technology

Speakers highlight modern knowledge of science, technology

University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) vice chancellor Dr Muhammad Iqbal Zafar emphasized on taking measurers for illuminating the minds of youth with modern knowledge of science and technology. He was speaking at International Conference titled 'New
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
KP police arrest 5622 proclaimed offenders in 1Q of CY

KP police arrest 5622 proclaimed offenders in 1Q of CY

Peshawar got first, Abbottabad second while Lakki Marwat stood at third position in the recovery of arms and ammunition in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, said a comparative statement issued here Monday. In recovery of narcotics, District Mansehra got 1st, Pes
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Shahbaz, minister discuss various matters

Shahbaz, minister discuss various matters

Federal Minister for Defence Production Rana Tanvir Hussain on Monday called on Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and discussed different matters of mutual interest including political issues and public welfare projects.
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
W&PD launches training programme for officers

W&PD launches training programme for officers

The Wildlife & Parks Department (W&PD) Punjab has launched a training series for its officers under 'Green Pakistan Programme' aimed at capacity building and performance improvement of the officers.
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Standard tax rate on white crystalline sugar under study

Standard tax rate on white crystalline sugar under study

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is contemplating to increase the rate of sales tax from eight percent to the standard rate (17 percent) on white crystalline sugar in next budget 2018-19. According to details, the proposal to charge sales tax at standard ra
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
MQM criticises Sindh government's approach to Karachi's transport woes

MQM criticises Sindh government's approach to Karachi's transport woes

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Bahadurabad on Monday termed the announcement of Sindh Government to ply ten buses from Metropole Hotel to Landhi a mockery of resolving the transport issue and said that such number of buses are too short to tackle the chro
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
KMC to make special arrangements for Shab-e-Barat

KMC to make special arrangements for Shab-e-Barat

Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) will make arrangements for the visitors who go to graveyards to pray for their deceased relatives or friends at night between 14 and 15 Shaaban that is called Shab-e-Barat. On directives of Karachi Mayor Waseem Akhta
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Appointment of Pemra chairman: 'Search' committee constituted, SC told

Appointment of Pemra chairman: 'Search' committee constituted, SC told

The Supreme Court was informed on Monday that the federal government has constituted a 'search' committee comprising, among others, eminent personalities from media for the appointment of chairman Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra). Ch
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
KW&SB accused of destroying Karachi's water network

KW&SB accused of destroying Karachi's water network

Sindh Water Commission Monday took strong notice of acute water shortage in Karachi and held Karachi Water & Sewerage Board (KW&SB) responsible for destroying the water supply & distribution network in the metropolis. The Commission also directed Sindh So
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
PM to attend CHOGM-2018 in London
Exchange

PM to attend CHOGM-2018 in London

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi will lead Pakistan delegation to the 25th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM-2018), in London from April 18-20, 2018, Foreign Office said. According to Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr Mohammad Faisal, the Pr
Published 17 Apr, 2018 12:00am
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