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Archive - 2018-07-02
Wars that can’t be won
Miscellaneous

Wars that can’t be won

Trump’s economic mission has been clear long before stepping into office—create American jobs, boost local manufacturing
Updated 10 Jul, 2018 01:02pm
Hamza to run Maryam's campaign in NA-127
Top News

Hamza to run Maryam's campaign in NA-127

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) central leader Hamza Shehbaz Sharif will run election campaign for Maryam N
Published 02 Jul, 2018 10:54pm
FATF: some reprieves
Miscellaneous

FATF: some reprieves

No matter which way one looks at it, the clock is ticking for Pakistan. Three years after coming clean, the country is n
Published 02 Jul, 2018 06:24am
Oil prices stay bullish
Oil and Gas

Oil prices stay bullish

It is hard to recall an OPEC meeting that proved to be more uneventful than the latest one. Under usual circumstances, a
Published 02 Jul, 2018 06:23am
SBP celebrates seven decades of professional excellence
Currency

SBP celebrates seven decades of professional excellence

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) celebrated its 70th anniversary on Sunday July 1, 2018 with a number of programs taking place simultaneously at the SBP in Karachi. These activities were aimed at sharing the history of SBP and bridging the information gap on
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
SBP celebrates seven decades of professional excellence
Currency

SBP celebrates seven decades of professional excellence

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) celebrated its 70th anniversary on Sunday July 1, 2018 with a number of programs taking place simultaneously at the SBP in Karachi. These activities were aimed at sharing the history of SBP and bridging the information gap on
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
SBP celebrates seven decades of professional excellence
Currency

SBP celebrates seven decades of professional excellence

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) celebrated its 70th anniversary on Sunday July 1, 2018 with a number of programs taking place simultaneously at the SBP in Karachi. These activities were aimed at sharing the history of SBP and bridging the information gap on
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Ballot papers: printing begins under army's Supervision

Ballot papers: printing begins under army's Supervision

With the general elections less a month away, the process of printing ballot papers for the polls began on Sunday as per schedule. More than 210 million ballot papers will be printed for the polls at a cost of Rs2 billion. All arrangements have been final
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Ballot papers: printing begins under army's Supervision

Ballot papers: printing begins under army's Supervision

With the general elections less a month away, the process of printing ballot papers for the polls began on Sunday as per schedule. More than 210 million ballot papers will be printed for the polls at a cost of Rs2 billion. All arrangements have been final
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
1223 candidates to contest on 65 NA, PA seats from Karachi

1223 candidates to contest on 65 NA, PA seats from Karachi

Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has given go-ahead to 1223 candidates for contesting general elections 2018 from Karachi for 65 seats of national and provincial assemblies. However, the nomination papers of 950 candidates were either withdrawn or re
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
1223 candidates to contest on 65 NA, PA seats from Karachi

1223 candidates to contest on 65 NA, PA seats from Karachi

Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has given go-ahead to 1223 candidates for contesting general elections 2018 from Karachi for 65 seats of national and provincial assemblies. However, the nomination papers of 950 candidates were either withdrawn or re
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Enraged residents pelt stones at Bilawal's motorcade

Enraged residents pelt stones at Bilawal's motorcade

Pakistan Peoples Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto's motorcade came under attack by stone-pelting protesters in Bihar Colony, an area in the NA-246 Lyari that has been considered PPP's stronghold in Karachi. The protest and stoning reflected changed mood of t
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Enraged residents pelt stones at Bilawal's motorcade

Enraged residents pelt stones at Bilawal's motorcade

Pakistan Peoples Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto's motorcade came under attack by stone-pelting protesters in Bihar Colony, an area in the NA-246 Lyari that has been considered PPP's stronghold in Karachi. The protest and stoning reflected changed mood of t
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Mixed trend witnessed

Mixed trend witnessed

Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed mixed trend during the week however selective buying supported the market to close the week on positive note. BRIndex100 gained 15.13 points on week-on-week basis to close at 4,469.56 points. Average daily volumes stood a
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Mixed trend witnessed

Mixed trend witnessed

Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed mixed trend during the week however selective buying supported the market to close the week on positive note. BRIndex100 gained 15.13 points on week-on-week basis to close at 4,469.56 points. Average daily volumes stood a
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Mixed trend witnessed

Mixed trend witnessed

Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed mixed trend during the week however selective buying supported the market to close the week on positive note. BRIndex100 gained 15.13 points on week-on-week basis to close at 4,469.56 points. Average daily volumes stood a
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Futures spread up by 78 basis points

Futures spread up by 78 basis points

The futures spread increased by 78bps to 8.48 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading activities on the futures counter improved as average daily volumes surged by 218.9 percent to 124.35 million shares. Average daily trading value increased
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Futures spread up by 78 basis points

Futures spread up by 78 basis points

The futures spread increased by 78bps to 8.48 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading activities on the futures counter improved as average daily volumes surged by 218.9 percent to 124.35 million shares. Average daily trading value increased
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Amnesty ordinance: declarants offered Opportunity

Amnesty ordinance: declarants offered Opportunity

The Presidential Ordinance to extend date for filing of amnesty scheme has introduced major amendment to empower taxpayers/declarants to file revised declarations to rectify errors, omissions, miscalculations and wrong statements made in original declarat
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Amnesty ordinance: declarants offered Opportunity

Amnesty ordinance: declarants offered Opportunity

The Presidential Ordinance to extend date for filing of amnesty scheme has introduced major amendment to empower taxpayers/declarants to file revised declarations to rectify errors, omissions, miscalculations and wrong statements made in original declarat
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Amnesty ordinance: declarants offered Opportunity

Amnesty ordinance: declarants offered Opportunity

The Presidential Ordinance to extend date for filing of amnesty scheme has introduced major amendment to empower taxpayers/declarants to file revised declarations to rectify errors, omissions, miscalculations and wrong statements made in original declarat
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Tax expert explains CRS for Iqama, foreign passport holders

Tax expert explains CRS for Iqama, foreign passport holders

Despite extension of date for availing amnesty scheme, the resident taxpayers who are having Iqama of Gulf States or holding foreign passports are apparently reluctant to file declaration on the understanding that their foreign bank accounts would not be
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Tax expert explains CRS for Iqama, foreign passport holders

Tax expert explains CRS for Iqama, foreign passport holders

Despite extension of date for availing amnesty scheme, the resident taxpayers who are having Iqama of Gulf States or holding foreign passports are apparently reluctant to file declaration on the understanding that their foreign bank accounts would not be
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Tax expert explains CRS for Iqama, foreign passport holders

Tax expert explains CRS for Iqama, foreign passport holders

Despite extension of date for availing amnesty scheme, the resident taxpayers who are having Iqama of Gulf States or holding foreign passports are apparently reluctant to file declaration on the understanding that their foreign bank accounts would not be
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Fiscal Year 2017-18: FBR collects Rs 3800 billion revenue

Fiscal Year 2017-18: FBR collects Rs 3800 billion revenue

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected Rs 3800 billion against revised target of Rs 3935 billion during whole fiscal year 2017-18, reflecting a shortfall of Rs 135 billion. However, the FBR officials told that the provisional figur
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Fiscal Year 2017-18: FBR collects Rs 3800 billion revenue

Fiscal Year 2017-18: FBR collects Rs 3800 billion revenue

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected Rs 3800 billion against revised target of Rs 3935 billion during whole fiscal year 2017-18, reflecting a shortfall of Rs 135 billion. However, the FBR officials told that the provisional figur
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Fiscal Year 2017-18: FBR collects Rs 3800 billion revenue

Fiscal Year 2017-18: FBR collects Rs 3800 billion revenue

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected Rs 3800 billion against revised target of Rs 3935 billion during whole fiscal year 2017-18, reflecting a shortfall of Rs 135 billion. However, the FBR officials told that the provisional figur
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Cambodia earns Guinness Record for longest woven scarf

Cambodia earns Guinness Record for longest woven scarf

Cambodia won a place in the Guinness book of World Records Sunday for a 1,100-metre (3,600-foot) long version of the country's popular krama scarf. Supported by a youth movement with links to the nation's ruling party, more than 23,000 people took part in
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
PML-N government's economic policies were disastrous: Umar

PML-N government's economic policies were disastrous: Umar

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Umar said on Sunday that economic policies of Pakistan Muslim League (N) government during the last five years were disastrous for the business community and traders and his party after coming into power will mak
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
PML-N government's economic policies were disastrous: Umar

PML-N government's economic policies were disastrous: Umar

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Umar said on Sunday that economic policies of Pakistan Muslim League (N) government during the last five years were disastrous for the business community and traders and his party after coming into power will mak
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
48 killed as crowded bus falls into ravine

48 killed as crowded bus falls into ravine

Forty eight people were killed and eleven injured when an overcrowded bus spun off a slippery road and fell into a deep ravine in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand on Sunday, police said. "It was a 28-seater bus but was carrying 59 passengers," sai
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
48 killed as crowded bus falls into ravine

48 killed as crowded bus falls into ravine

Forty eight people were killed and eleven injured when an overcrowded bus spun off a slippery road and fell into a deep ravine in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand on Sunday, police said. "It was a 28-seater bus but was carrying 59 passengers," sai
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Saudi economy escapes recession in first quarter

Saudi economy escapes recession in first quarter

Saudi Arabia's economy pulled out of recession in the first quarter of 2018, thanks to rising oil prices and a surge in the non-crude sector, authorities said Sunday. The kingdom's economy grew by 1.15 percent in the first three months of the year compare
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Saudi economy escapes recession in first quarter

Saudi economy escapes recession in first quarter

Saudi Arabia's economy pulled out of recession in the first quarter of 2018, thanks to rising oil prices and a surge in the non-crude sector, authorities said Sunday. The kingdom's economy grew by 1.15 percent in the first three months of the year compare
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Saudi economy escapes recession in first quarter

Saudi economy escapes recession in first quarter

Saudi Arabia''s economy pulled out of recession in the first quarter of 2018, thanks to rising oil prices and a surge in the non-crude sector, authorities said Sunday. The kingdom''s economy grew by 1.15 percent in the first three months of the year compa
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Mexicans vote for president after violent campaign

Mexicans vote for president after violent campaign

Mexicans lined up to vote for a new president on Sunday with the anti-establishment outsider who is tipped to win calling for national reconciliation after a campaign in which dozens of down-ticket candidates were murdered by suspected drug gangs.
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Mexicans vote for president after violent campaign

Mexicans vote for president after violent campaign

Mexicans lined up to vote for a new president on Sunday with the anti-establishment outsider who is tipped to win calling for national reconciliation after a campaign in which dozens of down-ticket candidates were murdered by suspected drug gangs.
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Iran vows to foil US bid of blocking oil exports

Iran vows to foil US bid of blocking oil exports

Iran vowed Sunday to defeat US efforts to block its oil exports and warned rival producer Saudi Arabia it would never take Tehran's "place" on the international oil market. "We will surely do something to thwart the US rallying cry that Iranian oil (expor
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Iran vows to foil US bid of blocking oil exports

Iran vows to foil US bid of blocking oil exports

Iran vowed Sunday to defeat US efforts to block its oil exports and warned rival producer Saudi Arabia it would never take Tehran's "place" on the international oil market. "We will surely do something to thwart the US rallying cry that Iranian oil (expor
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Iran vows to foil US bid of blocking oil exports

Iran vows to foil US bid of blocking oil exports

Iran vowed Sunday to defeat US efforts to block its oil exports and warned rival producer Saudi Arabia it would never take Tehran''s "place" on the international oil market. "We will surely do something to thwart the US rallying cry that Iranian oil (expo
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Sikhs among 19 killed in Afghan suicide attack

Sikhs among 19 killed in Afghan suicide attack

A suicide bomber blew himself up in a city in eastern Afghanistan where President Ashraf Ghani was visiting, killing at least 19 people, many of them Sikhs, officials said Sunday, in the latest violence to rock the country. The attacker struck a market lo
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Sikhs among 19 killed in Afghan suicide attack

Sikhs among 19 killed in Afghan suicide attack

A suicide bomber blew himself up in a city in eastern Afghanistan where President Ashraf Ghani was visiting, killing at least 19 people, many of them Sikhs, officials said Sunday, in the latest violence to rock the country. The attacker struck a market lo
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Talks on Afghanistan: senior US official arrives in Islamabad

Talks on Afghanistan: senior US official arrives in Islamabad

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Alice Wells arrived in Islamabad on Sunday evening for talks on bilateral matters, focusing on efforts for peace in Afghanistan, official sources said.
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Talks on Afghanistan: senior US official arrives in Islamabad

Talks on Afghanistan: senior US official arrives in Islamabad

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Alice Wells arrived in Islamabad on Sunday evening for talks on bilateral matters, focusing on efforts for peace in Afghanistan, official sources said.
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
US says Taliban inertia on peace talks 'unacceptable'

US says Taliban inertia on peace talks 'unacceptable'

The United States said the Taliban's failure to engage in talks to end Afghanistan's nearly 17-year conflict was "unacceptable" and called on Pakistan to exert more pressure on the militants. US envoy Alice Wells made the remarks during a visit to Kabul o
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
US says Taliban inertia on peace talks 'unacceptable'

US says Taliban inertia on peace talks 'unacceptable'

The United States said the Taliban's failure to engage in talks to end Afghanistan's nearly 17-year conflict was "unacceptable" and called on Pakistan to exert more pressure on the militants. US envoy Alice Wells made the remarks during a visit to Kabul o
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Assault on Yemen's Hodeida halted as UN pursues talks

Assault on Yemen's Hodeida halted as UN pursues talks

The United Arab Emirates on Sunday announced it had halted the offensive it is backing against Huthi rebels in Yemen's port city of Hodeida to give a chance to UN diplomatic efforts. In a series of tweets, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar G
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Assault on Yemen's Hodeida halted as UN pursues talks

Assault on Yemen's Hodeida halted as UN pursues talks

The United Arab Emirates on Sunday announced it had halted the offensive it is backing against Huthi rebels in Yemen's port city of Hodeida to give a chance to UN diplomatic efforts. In a series of tweets, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar G
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Brexit divisions roil Tory party ahead of key cabinet meet

Brexit divisions roil Tory party ahead of key cabinet meet

Britain's ruling Conservatives were mired in divisions over Brexit Sunday ahead of a crunch cabinet meeting next week and following warnings from the EU that time is running out to reach a withdrawal deal. Just days after backbench lawmakers told Prime Mi
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Brexit divisions roil Tory party ahead of key cabinet meet

Brexit divisions roil Tory party ahead of key cabinet meet

Britain's ruling Conservatives were mired in divisions over Brexit Sunday ahead of a crunch cabinet meeting next week and following warnings from the EU that time is running out to reach a withdrawal deal. Just days after backbench lawmakers told Prime Mi
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Brexit divisions roil Tory party ahead of key cabinet meet

Brexit divisions roil Tory party ahead of key cabinet meet

Britain''s ruling Conservatives were mired in divisions over Brexit Sunday ahead of a crunch cabinet meeting next week and following warnings from the EU that time is running out to reach a withdrawal deal. Just days after backbench lawmakers told Prime M
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
US teachers quietly train to carry guns into school

US teachers quietly train to carry guns into school

When Donald Trump proposed arming teachers to deter school shooters, the overwhelming response from educators was horror. Yet teachers in Colorado are taking action to carry concealed guns to school.
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Deposit protection scheme
Currency

Deposit protection scheme

The State Bank of Pakistan has finally launched Deposit Protection Scheme (DPS) to provide protection to small depositors in the event of a bank failure. This scheme will be managed by Deposit Protection Corporation (DPC), which will be a wholly-owned sub
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
US' trade war on several fronts

US' trade war on several fronts

The United States' trade war with China, the European Union, Canada, Mexico, Japan and Australia so far is a relatively small percentage of total trade with these countries. However, there is a distinct possibility of escalation given that these countries
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
The C/A slide
Currency

The C/A slide

There has been a sustained erosion of the rupee value vis-a-vis the dollar subsequent to the categorical statement by the caretaker finance minister Dr Shamshad Akhtar that market intervention to artificially prop up the rupee is not sustainable. That she
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
The awakening of the voter?

The awakening of the voter?

The voter does not care. This is a feudal system with enslaved voters. The voter is too trapped in his issues to care. The voter knows that his vote will not "count". Elections! What elections? We already know the result. These are some of the responses t
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
US workers fear steel tariffs could be nail in the coffin

US workers fear steel tariffs could be nail in the coffin

The mood is tense at a nail factory in rural Missouri, where workers fear that steel tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump's administratioon could cost them their jobs As giant spools of steel feed the manufacturing process, the men and women operatin
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Country needs more dams

Country needs more dams

Water scarcity is due to the lack of fresh water resources to meet water demand. That the country is facing a severe water crisis is a fact. The situation therefore underscores the need for taking a slew of right measures, including construction of new da
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Present corrupt system destined to collapse: Siraj

Present corrupt system destined to collapse: Siraj

Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Senator Sirajul Haq, has said that the caravan had started and the present corrupt system was destined to collapse. Addressing a big public meeting at Safdar Abad, railway station in Sheikhupura evening, he said that the people h
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Mayor Karachi inspects ongoing cleaning works of SWDs

Mayor Karachi inspects ongoing cleaning works of SWDs

Mayor Wasim Akhtar along with managing director of KWSB Khalid Shaikh visited city drains to review and inspect the condition and cleaning works. He went to Gujjar Nala, Orangi Nala, CBM Nala, Chakra Goth Nala, Nasir Colony 2100 Road Nala and other drains
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
PPP slams hike in POL products' prices

PPP slams hike in POL products' prices

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) stalwart Syed Khursheed Shah on Sunday has rejected the hike in petroleum products' prices. In a statement, former opposition leader in National Assembly Khurshid Shah has demanded the caretaker government to withdraw its deci
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
FPCCI flays hike in oil prices

FPCCI flays hike in oil prices

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Sunday said the second hike in the petroleum prices in a short span is unacceptable terming it a major blow to the poor. The upward revision in the petroleum prices will damage the ma
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
PTI rejects raise in oil prices

PTI rejects raise in oil prices

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has rejected increase in prices of petroleum products, saying that increase in petroleum prices is intolerable for the people as it will stoke inflation. Fawad Chaudhry of PTI in a statement strongly criticized economic poli
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Imran to address public meeting in Sargodha today

Imran to address public meeting in Sargodha today

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has announced Chairman PTI's schedule of public meetings across the country. According to the details, Head of PTI's Central Media Department Iftikhar Durrani, has issued the schedule for Chairman PTI's election campaign. As per t
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Anti-polio campaign begins in KP today

Anti-polio campaign begins in KP today

A three-day anti-polio campaign begins in sixteen districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa today. According to Provincial Health Department, the districts include Peshawar, Charsadda, Mardan, Nowshera, Bannu, Karak, Tank, Lakki Marwat, DI Khan, Bajaur, Mohmand, Kh
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Mixed trend witnessed in prices of essential items

Mixed trend witnessed in prices of essential items

A mixed trend in prices of essential food commodities was witnessed, as some daily use items have slightly decreased, while other remained unchanged in retail market, according to a survey conducted by Business Recorder here on Sunday.
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Cabinet body takes stock of pre-monsoon, flood situation

Cabinet body takes stock of pre-monsoon, flood situation

Interim Minister for Irrigation, Local Government and PDMA Zafar Mehmood has said funds amounting Rs 210 million will be released soon to Deputy Commissioners for flood relief operation to counter any possible threat of flood. He directed all the district
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Meet Pakistan's highest tax payer politician

Meet Pakistan's highest tax payer politician

A quick look into nomination papers submitted to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for 2018 general elections reveals an interesting detail ie about the taxes the electoral hopefuls paid during last three years. Amongst the super-rich paying next
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
'Kazi brothers running Isra university hospital as private property'

'Kazi brothers running Isra university hospital as private property'

Tax Free charitable Isra university hospital Hyderabad has been turned into a private property of Kazi brothers who are running it as their personal company. These allegations were levelled against Kazi brothers by office bearers of Isra University Bachao
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Karachi's Hill Park to have 2,000 keekar trees

Karachi's Hill Park to have 2,000 keekar trees

The people of Karachi including women, men, children and Senior citizens will take their volunteers participation roll in installing 2000 keeker trees for greening Karachi and kick- off their first initiative on Sunday 1st July, 2018 at Hill Park Karachi.
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
PPP candidates launch election campaign

PPP candidates launch election campaign

PPP candidates from Peshawar city formally launched their election campaign with opening main election office in Gulbahar Colony on Saturday night. PPP has fielded former senior vice president PTI Peshawar Region, Irfanullah Shah for National Assembly con
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan hands over list of Indian prisoners

Pakistan hands over list of Indian prisoners

The Government of Pakistan Sunday handed over a list of 471 Indian prisoners (53 civil + 418 fishermen) in Pakistan to the High Commission of India in Islamabad.
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Over 11 PML-N candidates return party tickets

Over 11 PML-N candidates return party tickets

In a big blow to the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), the former ruling party's more than 11 candidates have returned their party tickets and sought 'jeep' as their election symbol instead of 'lion'.
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
PML-Q opposes increase in oil prices

PML-Q opposes increase in oil prices

Senior leader of PML-Q and former Chief Minister of Punjab Ch Parvez Elahi has strongly opposed recent increase in petroleum prices and said the people are already hit hard by price hike and policies of N-League Government. He said black deeds of Sharif f
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
MMA vows to eliminate corruption

MMA vows to eliminate corruption

Secretary General, Jamaat-e-Islami, Liaqat Baloch, has said that the goal before the MMA was to weed out corruption, evolve a civilized and responsible media, and ensure good governance through accountability of the parliament, judiciary and the executive
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
CJP wants M&CH to be ready in 18 months

CJP wants M&CH to be ready in 18 months

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar on Sunday instructed the concerned authorities to provide a construction plan of Rawalpindi's Mother and Child Hospital in 15 days and finish its construction work in 18 months. A two-judge bench headed by
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Imran lambastes Fazl, Durrani in Bannu

Imran lambastes Fazl, Durrani in Bannu

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief on Sunday urged political pundits not to draw comparison of PTI's five-year tenure in terrorism-torn Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with those who took six turns each. He was addressing a rally in Bannu as PTI expedited electoral
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Allegations of rigging aimed at tarnishing NAB's image: chairman

Allegations of rigging aimed at tarnishing NAB's image: chairman

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Former Justice Javed Iqbal on Sunday said NAB has nothing to do with elections, and it was working in accordance with law and would continue to perform its duties as per its mandate.
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Qureshi slams Nawaz for accusing institutions

Qureshi slams Nawaz for accusing institutions

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) vice-president Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Sunday lambasted Pakistan Muslim League-N supremo Nawaz Sharif for hurling reckless allegations at state institutions. "Iqbal Siraj has categorically dismissed Sharif's allegations as h
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Indian troops martyr 33 Kashmiris in June

Indian troops martyr 33 Kashmiris in June

Indian troops, in their continued acts of state terrorism, martyred thirty three Kashmiris including four young boys during the month of June. According to the data issued by the Research Section of Kashmir Media Service Sunday, of those martyred, three y
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Section 144 imposed in Punjab

Section 144 imposed in Punjab

As all the political parties have geared up their election campaigns and thousands of candidates are in the field, the Punjab government has clamped section 144 till 28th July 2018 to maintain law and order in the province during the general elections. Un
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan-China ties based on strong foundation: Consul General

Pakistan-China ties based on strong foundation: Consul General

The relations between Pakistan and China are based on strong foundation. These views were expressed by the Consul General of China in Karachi Wang Yu while speaking at a launching ceremony of a book titled Amazing China authored by Manzar Naqvi at a local
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
No legislation to be possible without MMA's support: JI

No legislation to be possible without MMA's support: JI

Jamaat-e-Islami Spokesman and MMA candidate from NA 135, Amirul Azeem, has said that after the 25th of July, no legislation would be possible in the country without MMA's support. Addressing corner meetings in his constituency on Sunday, he said that the
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Pakistani scientist discovers cancer-killing mechanism

Pakistani scientist discovers cancer-killing mechanism

Muhammad Waqas Usman Hingoro, an award-winning Pakistani scientist who hails from Karachi's Lyari area, has successfully discovered the cancer-killing mechanism that is applicable to the treatment of a wide-range of cancer types. Making a major breakthrou
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
ECP urges Punjab CM to ensure security of candidates

ECP urges Punjab CM to ensure security of candidates

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has reportedly asked the Chief Minister of Punjab to ensure security of the candidates in the province subsequent to reports of threats to some contestants.
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
SMEDA to establish three women skill development centres

SMEDA to establish three women skill development centres

General Manager Out-Reach (GMOR), Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), Javed Iqbal Khattak has said that the authority will soon establish skill development centers for women at DI Khan, Peshawar and Bahawalpur. Talking to this scri
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Ratio of registered voters surges by 23 percent

Ratio of registered voters surges by 23 percent

The overall ratio of eligible voters has surged by 23 percent for the general election 2018 as compared to 2013. According to an official of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), the ratio of registered voters had witnessed an upward trend as the num
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Media urged to highlight electoral laws, code of conduct

Media urged to highlight electoral laws, code of conduct

Experts on electoral and governance urged journalists to highlight election laws and code of conduct for the candidates that would help ensure transparency and impartiality in the public and private institutions.
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
KP CM wants recruitments in educational boards purely on merit

KP CM wants recruitments in educational boards purely on merit

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's caretaker Chief Minister Justice Dost Mohammad Khan (retd) has directed Secretary Elementary & Secondary Education to make effective criterion for appointments in the Boards of Intermediate & Secondary Education in the province.
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
ASWJ backs JUI-S candidate in NA-43

ASWJ backs JUI-S candidate in NA-43

Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ) Landi Kotal chapter announced its full support for the candidate of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, Sami-ul- Haq (JUI-S) in the upcoming election for NA-43.
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Kim asked Xi to help lift sanctions

Kim asked Xi to help lift sanctions

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has appealed to China's Xi Jinping to help end sanctions against Pyongyang following his landmark summit with US President Donald Trump, a Japanese newspaper reported Sunday, citing multiple unnamed sources in the two count
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Myanmar not safe for Rohingya returnees: Red Cross chief

Myanmar not safe for Rohingya returnees: Red Cross chief

The head of the Red Cross on Sunday said it was not safe to return Rohingya refugees to their homes in Myanmar, where he described whole villages abandoned and destroyed. Peter Maurer toured strife-torn western Myanmar before visiting refugee camps over t
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Japan eases North Korea missile alert system

Japan eases North Korea missile alert system

Japan has lowered its military readiness level against North Korean missiles as Washington embarks on delicate nuclear negotiations with Pyongyang, a report said Sunday, citing multiple unnamed sources close to the matter. The report came as Japan finds i
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Turkey's ancient temple site gets UNESCO heritage status

Turkey's ancient temple site gets UNESCO heritage status

A Turkish ancient temple site in southeastern Anatolia was given UNESCO World Heritage status on Sunday, the UN agency announced at a meeting in the Bahraini capital Manama. Named Gobekli Tepe (Potbelly Hill), the site is the world's oldest known megalith
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Remains of ancient: Arab city in Spain gets UNESCO heritage status

Remains of ancient: Arab city in Spain gets UNESCO heritage status

The remarkably well-preserved remains of the Caliphate city of Medina Azahara, a medieval Arab Muslim town near the Spanish city of Cordoba, was added to UNESCO's list of World Heritage sites on Sunday. The 10th-century Moorish site provides "in-depth kno
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
UN agrees peacekeeping budget of $6.7 billion

UN agrees peacekeeping budget of $6.7 billion

UN member countries on Sunday agreed to a peacekeeping budget of just under $6.7 billion, according to diplomatic sources. Two sources confirmed to AFP an agreement had been reached for $6.689 billion, about $122 million less than what had been recommende
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
DR Congo pro-Kabila group launches electoral platform

DR Congo pro-Kabila group launches electoral platform

Campaigners supporting DR Congo President Joseph Kabila, whom critics accuse of seeking an illegal third term in office, launched their electoral platform Sunday without saying whether he would run in a key election later this year. The move comes amid fi
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Several injured during Iran water protests
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Several injured during Iran water protests

Several people were injured in the southwestern Iranian city of Khorramshahr late Saturday during a demonstration against water pollution, Iranian state media reported. The protesters set fire to rubbish bins and damaged public property, prompting police
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Thousands march in Hong Kong as restrictions grow

Thousands march in Hong Kong as restrictions grow

Protesters marched through central Hong Kong on Sunday in one of the city's major annual pro-democracy rallies as organisers said the event was coming under unprecedented pressure from authorities. Beijing has become increasingly intolerant of signs of di
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Fire-fighters tackle second wildfire in northern England

Fire-fighters tackle second wildfire in northern England

Firefighters in northern England launched a "large-scale attack" on a new moorland blaze Sunday, as emergency responders continued to battle another nearby wildfire that has been burning all week. Crews from Manchester and the surrounding county of Lancas
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Syrians fleeing war will not be allowed in Israel, says Netanyahu

Syrians fleeing war will not be allowed in Israel, says Netanyahu

Civilians fleeing Syria's war will not be allowed to enter Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday adding however that his government will continue providing them with humanitarian aid. Tens of thousands of Syrians have fled a government off
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Iraq begins border fence with Syria to block jihadists

Iraq begins border fence with Syria to block jihadists

Iraq has begun building a fence along its border with Syria to stop Islamic State group jihadists crossing into the country, a border guards spokesman said Sunday. "Ten days ago we started to set up a barbed wire security fence with surveillance towers al
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Four dead, 20 injured in Mali attack on French soldiers

Four dead, 20 injured in Mali attack on French soldiers

French soldiers on patrol in troubled northern Mali were targeted in a bombing on Sunday in which four civilians were killed and over 20 people injured, Malian authorities said. In a separate incident on Sunday meanwhile, a vehicle of the Movement for the
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Eleven family members found dead in Delhi home

Eleven family members found dead in Delhi home

A family of 11 found dead at their home in New Delhi had been observing "spiritual, mystical practices", police said Sunday. Officers cordoned off the property in the north of the capital where the bodies of seven female and four male victims were discove
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Suicide bombing wounds 19 at Iraq ballot warehouse

Suicide bombing wounds 19 at Iraq ballot warehouse

A suicide bombing Sunday targeting a warehouse in Kirkuk where ballot boxes from Iraq's May elections were stored wounded 19 people, days before a vote recount, a security source said. "Nine policemen, six members of a counter-terrorist unit and four civi
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
New Swedish law recognises sex without consent as rape

New Swedish law recognises sex without consent as rape

A tough new law that will recognise sex without explicit consent as rape comes into effect in Sweden on Sunday, after the country was rocked by the MeToo movement denouncing sexual harassment and assault. The law stipulates that a person has committed rap
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Hardline minister rejects Merkel's migration plan

Hardline minister rejects Merkel's migration plan

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's hardline interior minister Horst Seehofer is unhappy with an EU-wide deal she struck last week to reduce migration, sources told AFP Sunday, sharpening a crisis that threatens to bring down her conservative alliance. Afte
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
Six children among nine hurt in US stabbing attack

Six children among nine hurt in US stabbing attack

An "unprovoked" stabbing attack in an Idaho apartment complex that is home to many refugees left nine people injured including six children, police in the capital city of Boise said. Police apprehended a suspect, a 30-year-old man they named as Timmy Kinn
Published 02 Jul, 2018 12:00am
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