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Print - 2015-09-19
Hong Kong shares up
Currency

Hong Kong shares up

Hong Kong stocks rose on Friday after the US Federal Reserve held off from raising interest rates, citing concerns about global economic weakness. Because its currency is pegged to the US dollar, interest rates in the financial centre have to follow those
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Treasury yields fall

Treasury yields fall

US Treasury yields dipped on Thursday, with two-year note yields hitting their lowest level in nearly two weeks, after the Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged after its two-day policy meeting. US short- and long-dated yields fell after the Fed kept rates
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Treasury yields fall

Treasury yields fall

US Treasury yields dipped on Thursday, with two-year note yields hitting their lowest level in nearly two weeks, after the Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged after its two-day policy meeting. US short- and long-dated yields fell after the Fed kept rates
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
China stocks edge up, down for the week

China stocks edge up, down for the week

China stocks ended a volatile week slightly higher on Friday, after the US Federal Reserve held off from raising interest rates citing concerns about a weak world economy. The CSI300 index of the largest listed companies in Shanghai and Shenzhen rose 0.4
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
European shares drop as Fed's inaction fuels economy concerns

European shares drop as Fed's inaction fuels economy concerns

European shares fell sharply on Friday after the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, fuelling concerns over the global economy and leaving investors guessing about when policy tightening will start. The Fed kept rates at near zero in a bow t
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Sri Lankan shares close at lowest since mid-July

Sri Lankan shares close at lowest since mid-July

Sri Lankan shares ended at their lowest level in more than two months on Friday, slipping for a fourth straight session, led by diversified stocks as cautious investors awaited clues amid a weakening rupee and an upward trend in interest rates. The main s
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
India markets rally on hopes RBI will cut rates

India markets rally on hopes RBI will cut rates

India's stocks rallied, while bond yields fell to the lowest in a month on Friday on expectations the Reserve Bank of India will have scope to cut its key lending rate later this month after the US Federal Reserve kept its interest rates unchanged. The Fe
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
FTSE ends lower on concerns about health of global economy

FTSE ends lower on concerns about health of global economy

Britain's top share index fell sharply on Friday, led lower by commodities stocks, after the US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on concerns about the health of the global economy. Recent financial market volatility and disappointing inflatio
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Yuan firms on stronger midpoint
Currency

Yuan firms on stronger midpoint

China's yuan firmed against the dollar on Friday, after the central bank set a stronger midpoint and the US Federal Reserve decided not to raise interest rates overnight, putting the dollar on the defensive. The Chinese currency is set to remain little ch
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Dollar nurses losses in Asia
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Dollar nurses losses in Asia

The dollar struggled to take back lost ground in Asian trading on Friday after skidding to three-week lows against the euro and a basket of currencies following the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady and cut its long-term US growth o
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Dollar hits three-week trough in Europe
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Dollar hits three-week trough in Europe

The dollar plumbed a three-week low against a basket of major currencies on Friday, a day after the US Federal Reserve again kept interest rates on hold, disappointing those investors who had been expecting a first hike in almost a decade.
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Early trade in New York: Dollar declines to three-week low
Currency

Early trade in New York: Dollar declines to three-week low

The dollar dropped to a three-week low on Friday, a day after the Federal Reserve again kept interest rates on hold, as investors focused on the risks of the global slowdown to the US economy. The Fed's inaction on Thursday was largely expected. It was it
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Dollar slides in New York after Fed keeps rates steady
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Dollar slides in New York after Fed keeps rates steady

The dollar slumped on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady amid a slew of global challenges and lowered its long-term outlook for the American economy. The US currency touched three-week lows versus the euro and two-week trough
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Sri Lankan rupee ends tad weaker
Currency

Sri Lankan rupee ends tad weaker

The Sri Lankan rupee ended a tad weaker on Friday in thin trade as late importer dollar demand surpassed inward remittances, a day after the currency recovered from all-time lows hit in the previous four straight sessions. On Thursday, the rupee fell to a
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Weekly Asia FX gains seen as Fed keeps rates
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Weekly Asia FX gains seen as Fed keeps rates

Most emerging Asian currencies rose on Friday and were set to report weekly gains after the US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, while sustained concerns over slowing global growth clouded their outlook. The Fed on Thursday refrained from its
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Sterling steadies, bond yields sink

Sterling steadies, bond yields sink

British financial markets scaled back expectations for the Bank of England to tighten monetary policy on Friday after the US Federal Reserve backed away from raising interest rates, pushing bond prices higher and reducing the cost of short-term credit. St
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Aussie, kiwi off highs
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Aussie, kiwi off highs

The Australian and New Zealand dollars trimmed overnight gains on Friday on concerns about global growth after the US Federal Reserve decided against raising interest rates due to worries about the global economy and financial market volatility.
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Legendary Bayern Munich coach dies

Legendary Bayern Munich coach dies

Dettmar Cramer, the coach who led an unforgettable Bayern Munich side to European Cup glory in 1975 and 1976, has died at the age of 90, the Bavarian club said on Friday. Cramer took over Bayern Munich in 1975 and won the European Cup twice in his only tw
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
FIFA launches official probe into Hong Kong fans

FIFA launches official probe into Hong Kong fans

FIFA has launched an official investigation over the behaviour of Hong Kong fans in a match against Qatar after they jeered the Chinese national anthem and threw a drink at a rival player. Fans booed the "March of the Volunteers" - the anthem they share w
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Murray gives Britain flying start in Davis Cup

Murray gives Britain flying start in Davis Cup

Andy Murray gave Great Britain a flying start in their Davis Cup semi-final against Australia with a 6-3, 6-0, 6-3 victory over Thanasi Kokkinakis on Friday. World number three Murray took under two hours to see off the challenge of the 19-year-old Austra
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
FIFA reels as Valcke suspended in fresh blow

FIFA reels as Valcke suspended in fresh blow

FIFA reeled from fresh scandal on Thursday as Secretary General Jerome Valcke was dramatically suspended over allegations of involvement in a ticketing scam and placed under investigation. Valcke, the right-hand man of outgoing FIFA President Sepp Blatter
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
England's expectations grow as rugby world cup kicks off

England's expectations grow as rugby world cup kicks off

England launch the 20-nation Rugby World Cup against Fiji on Friday with the promise of a multi-million dollar bonus if they win for the second time as rugby fever gripped the country. While New Zealand remain favourites to become world champions for a se
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Goffin puts Belgium 1-0 against Argentina

Goffin puts Belgium 1-0 against Argentina

David Goffin gave hosts Belgium the first point of their Davis Cup world group semi-final clash against Argentina on Friday beating Federico Delbonis 7-5, 7-6 (7/3) 6-3. Leonardo Mayer will bid to pull the South Americans back into the tie when he takes o
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
India level with Czechs as Devvarman stuns Vesley

India level with Czechs as Devvarman stuns Vesley

A shock straight sets victory by the unfancied Somdev Devvarman over Jiri Vesley saw the hosts India draw level with the Czech Republic on the opening day of their Davis Cup World Group play-off Friday. Devvarman, ranked 164, thrived in the sweltering hea
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Clement sacked as France Davis Cup captain

Clement sacked as France Davis Cup captain

Arnaud Clement has been sacked as captain of France's Davis Cup team, the French Tennis Federation (FFT) confirmed on Friday with former captain Yannick Noah touted as his successor. "The Federal Office has today decided to terminate the mandate of captai
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
PCB body decides to weed out malpractices and corruption

PCB body decides to weed out malpractices and corruption

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Cricket Committee met here at the Qadhafi Stadium decided to weed out malpractice and corruption at the regional level apart from introducing a new more effective regime of age-verification process in age-restricted tourna
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Barca join forces with Red Cross to help refugees

Barca join forces with Red Cross to help refugees

European champions Barcelona have launched a fundraising campaign in collaboration with the Red Cross to raise funds for victims of the refugee crisis engulfing Europe. "FC Barcelona wants to involve all its social mass (members, fans and fan clubs), its
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
India board chief in hospital after heart scare

India board chief in hospital after heart scare

The head of India's powerful cricket board Jagmohan Dalmiya was in intensive care Friday after being rushed to a hospital in Kolkata with chest pains, medical officials said. The 75-year-old president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) wa
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Don't run after India for cricket, Afridi tells PCB

Don't run after India for cricket, Afridi tells PCB

Pakistan's Twenty20 captain and popular all-rounder Shahid Afridi urged authorities not to chase after sporting arch-rival India to play a cricket series against his country, saying his team can play against other sides. Earlier this month the Pakistan Cr
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Palestinians clash with Israeli forces on 'day of rage'

Palestinians clash with Israeli forces on 'day of rage'

Palestinians clashed Friday with Israeli security forces in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank after the Islamist movement Hamas called for a "day of rage" over tensions at the Al-Aqsa mosque. In Jerusalem, three police were injured as a firebomb struck
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
US accuses Volkswagen of illegal pollution control device

US accuses Volkswagen of illegal pollution control device

US regulators charged Volkswagen Friday with manufacturing autos designed to evade government pollution controls and said the German auto should fix nearly 500,000 cars with the defect. Volkswagen designed software to meet clean-air standards during offic
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
IS claims attack on Libya airport, three killed

IS claims attack on Libya airport, three killed

Militants attacked Tripoli's airport on Friday and killed three security personnel, a Libyan official said, in an assault claimed by the Islamic State jihadist group. "An armed group carried out an attack this morning on the prison located on the Mitiga a
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Syrian jets pound Islamic State-held areas for second day

Syrian jets pound Islamic State-held areas for second day

Syrian army jets carried out at least 25 air strikes on the Islamic State-held city of Palmyra on Friday, a group monitoring the war said, the second intense bombardment in two days of territory held by the militants. The Syrian Observatory for Human Righ
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
EU agrees Paris climate talks stance

EU agrees Paris climate talks stance

The EU on Friday unveiled its stance on the upcoming climate negotiations in Paris, recommitting to its own greenhouse gas cuts for 2030 and urging the world to reduce emissions to zero by the end of the century. "With this solid position, the EU will be
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
US zoo pandas get $4.5 million gift

US zoo pandas get $4.5 million gift

An American benefactor has donated $4.5 million for the giant panda conservation program at the US National Zoo, where twin cubs were born last month. David Rubenstein, a co-chief executive of the Carlyle Group asset management firm, pledged to fund the W
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Japanese tourist dies at Taj Mahal

Japanese tourist dies at Taj Mahal

A Japanese tourist died Friday after suffering a heart attack while he was visiting India's historic Taj Mahal monument, a senior police official said. The 66-year-old was accompanied by three others as well as a local guide when he collapsed just after c
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
UK scientists seek permission to edit the genes of human embryos

UK scientists seek permission to edit the genes of human embryos

British scientists have applied for permission to edit the genes of human embryos in a series of experiments aimed at finding out more about the earliest stages of human development. Just months after Chinese scientists caused an international furore by s
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Rebels attack Somali army bases, retake town

Rebels attack Somali army bases, retake town

The Islamist militant group al Shabaab overran two Somali army bases on Friday and killed at least seven soldiers, both the group and the military said, a day after the group retook a southern town. The raids on the bases in the town of Yaqbariweyne in th
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
China 'extremely concerned' by proposed US challenge to claims

China 'extremely concerned' by proposed US challenge to claims

China said on Friday it was "extremely concerned" about a suggestion from a top US commander that US ships and aircraft should challenge China's claims in the South China Sea by patrolling close to artificial islands it has built. China's increasingly ass
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
US report proves Lithuania hosted CIA 'black site': lawyer

US report proves Lithuania hosted CIA 'black site': lawyer

A US Senate report proves that Lithuania hosted a secret CIA jail for terror suspects a decade ago, a lawyer for a Saudi-born Guantanamo detainee claimed Friday. In a file submitted to the European Court of Human Rights, Helen Duffy said the 2014 American
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Venezuelan military plane crashes on Colombia border

Venezuelan military plane crashes on Colombia border

A Venezuelan military plane crashed on the border with Colombia during an operation to intercept an "illicit aircraft," with the fate of the two pilots unknown, the government said Friday. The two countries have been locked in a border conflict for a mont
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Assange says French president 'stabbed me in back'

Assange says French president 'stabbed me in back'

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange claimed in an interview published Friday that President Francois Hollande "stabbed me in the back" by rejecting his request for asylum in France. The head of the whistleblowing website told Society magazine that France's r
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Bestway Cement, Pakcem post remarkable business growth

Bestway Cement, Pakcem post remarkable business growth

Bestway Cement and Pakcem have posted a positive bottomline. Net turnover increased by 5.4 percent from Rs 28.9 billion to Rs 30.5 billion for Bestway, and 9.4 percent increase from Rs 5.11 billion from the corresponding period to Rs 5.58 billion by June
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
64 suspects arrested in Islamabad search operation

64 suspects arrested in Islamabad search operation

The Rangers and city police on Friday conducted joint search operation in the outskirts of the federal capital and nabbed some 64 suspects, recovering huge cache of weapons from them. A police official said that police teams conducted raids at Khokhar hou
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Indian Ocean Naval Symposium concludes

Indian Ocean Naval Symposium concludes

A four-day Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) activities successfully concluded on Friday with Pakistan Navy's resolve to play an active role in the maritime security and prosperity of the region. Pakistan Navy hosted Indian Ocean Naval Symposium Working
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
SBBWU Peshawar declares BA, BSc results

SBBWU Peshawar declares BA, BSc results

Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University (SBBWU), Peshawar declared BA and B.Sc Examination Result. Professor Dr Rubi Bilal, Controller of Examinations announced the names of the Position holder students of B.A/ BSc Part I and II Examinations. She declared
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
KU degree exams schedule announced

KU degree exams schedule announced

University of Karachi on Friday announced the schedule for submission of examination forms for regular and private students of B.A and B.Com (Part-I & II). According to a press release issued by the university's controller examinations, students of BA and
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
KMC to carry out fumigation drive

KMC to carry out fumigation drive

Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) will carry out fumigation drive in the city during Eid-ul-Azha. Senior Director Municipal Services, Masood Alam, in a statement on Friday said that all District Municipal Corporations (DMCs) had been directed to make
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
PBIF chief underscores need for opening Khokhrapar route

PBIF chief underscores need for opening Khokhrapar route

President of Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum Mian Zahid Hussain has said that trade between India and Pakistan through Wagah, Muzaffarabad and Karachi is not sufficient therefore authorities must consider opening of Khokhrapar. Tensions betwe
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Government criticised for ignoring textile sector

Government criticised for ignoring textile sector

Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (Kati) President Rashid Ahmed Siddiqui has urged the government to resolve textile industry's issues on priority basis. He said that despite contributing around 50 percent to total exports of the country, the poli
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
IHC suspends school fee hike

IHC suspends school fee hike

Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday suspended fee increase by a private school 'Head Start' on a petition challenging the hike in the school fee and issued notices to the respondents. A single member bench comprising Justice Qureshi took up the petition
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
FBL signs strategic business alliance with Turkish Airlines

FBL signs strategic business alliance with Turkish Airlines

Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of the leading banks in Pakistan, joins hands with Turkish Airlines to offer incredible discounts for Faysal Bank Credit and Debit Card customers. FBL is proud to have signed a strategic business alliance with Turkish Airlin
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
FBL signs strategic business alliance with Turkish Airlines

FBL signs strategic business alliance with Turkish Airlines

Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of the leading banks in Pakistan, joins hands with Turkish Airlines to offer incredible discounts for Faysal Bank Credit and Debit Card customers. FBL is proud to have signed a strategic business alliance with Turkish Airlin
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Byco Petroleum earns Rs 2.9 billion profit in fiscal year 2015

Byco Petroleum earns Rs 2.9 billion profit in fiscal year 2015

Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited on Friday announced its impressive results for the fiscal year 2014-2015. The company posted net sales revenue of over Rs 94 billion which is the highest ever achieved by the company. This is the first year the company has
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Byco Petroleum earns Rs 2.9 billion profit in fiscal year 2015

Byco Petroleum earns Rs 2.9 billion profit in fiscal year 2015

Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited on Friday announced its impressive results for the fiscal year 2014-2015. The company posted net sales revenue of over Rs 94 billion which is the highest ever achieved by the company. This is the first year the company has
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Local government polls SHC annuls delimitations of constituencies

Local government polls SHC annuls delimitations of constituencies

The Sindh High Court on Friday annulled delimitations of constituencies undertaken by Sindh government for upcoming local government elections and directed Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to revise the constituencies within five days. A bench of SHC
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Meezan Bank, Ruba Digital sign agreement

Meezan Bank, Ruba Digital sign agreement

Meezan Bank and Ruba Digital Company of Ruba SEZ Group, signed an agreement to certify Ruba Digital's Instalment sale product 'Mustafeed Islamic Facility'. Under this facility, Ruba Digital will sell consumer durables on instalments; Meezan Bank's role is
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Palpa urges PIA to implement working accord

Palpa urges PIA to implement working accord

Pakistan Airline Pilots' Association (Palpa) has demanded that the management of national flag carrier PIA should immediately implement working agreement specially the clauses concerning flight safety and flight duty time limitations. PALPA, the represent
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
APBF lauds policy rate cut

APBF lauds policy rate cut

In the wake of growing national economy and sustained low rate of inflation, recently State Bank of Pakistan has readjusted its policy rate for the next couple of months. All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF) has lauded this recent development and considered
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
US CG meets CEO PR

US CG meets CEO PR

American Consul General Zachary Harkenrider visited the Pakistan Railways Headquarters on Friday and met Chief Executive Officer Muhammad Javed Anwer.
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
JS Academy hosts cultural programme for special children

JS Academy hosts cultural programme for special children

JS Academy hosted a cultural programme at a local park recently to spread the message of unity in Pakistan. Nearly 400 special children attended the prestigious event. The theme for the event was "Unity & Friendship, Hum Sub Ek Hain meaning we are all one
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
PML (Q) leader criticises role of private schools

PML (Q) leader criticises role of private schools

Parents of schoolchildren in Karachi have joined hands to fight huge increase in fees of private schools, saying the government is not interested to take care of the genuine rights of parents and rein in private schools that are bent to loot citizens. Pak
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
MPCL discovers hydrocarbons in Mianwali

MPCL discovers hydrocarbons in Mianwali

Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL) has struck another significant crude oil, condensate and natural gas discovery in its Karak Block's Kalabagh-1A ST1 Well located in District Mianwali. Karak Joint Venture is operated by MPCL holding 60 percent working
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
ORIX Leasing reports record profit

ORIX Leasing reports record profit

The Board of Directors of ORIX Leasing Pakistan Limited (OLP) approved the company's financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2015 in their meeting held on Monday. OLP recorded profit after tax of Rs 671 million (2014: Rs 516 million) showing a gr
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Partly Facetious: Attack was repulsed

Partly Facetious: Attack was repulsed

"The attack on the air force base yesterday was repulsed and it shows that the terrorists' network has been degraded and the capacity or perhaps a more appropriate word is preparedness to repulse terror attacks by our armed forces has been strengthened."
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Only Pakhtun leadership can resolve longstanding issues: Sherpao

Only Pakhtun leadership can resolve longstanding issues: Sherpao

Chairman of Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao has said unity of the Pakhtuns is the need of the hour and only Pakhtun leadership can resolve longstanding issues and problems of the Pakhtuns in the region. While addressing a reception on Fri
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Sacrificial animals: IHC allows relocation of market to Sector I-12/2

Sacrificial animals: IHC allows relocation of market to Sector I-12/2

Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday allowed relocation of the sacrificial animal market from sector I-11 to sector I-12/2 on presentation of notification by Capital Development Authority (CDA). A single member bench comprising Justice Athar Minallah took
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Shahbaz condemns attack

Shahbaz condemns attack

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on the camp of Pakistan Air Force in Badabair area of Peshawar and expressed deep sense of sorrow and grief over the martyrdom of a Captain of Pak Army, three technicians and
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Trade body condemns attack

Trade body condemns attack

The Business Community of South Punjab has vehemently condemned the killing of empty handed worshippers during Fajr prayers in the mosque and commended security forces on foiling terrorist attack at PAF Badaber camp in Peshawar. Special prayers were offer
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Prime Minister meets father of Captain Asfandyar

Prime Minister meets father of Captain Asfandyar

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif met the father of Captain Asfandyar Shaheed here at the Headquarters 11 Corp on Friday. The Prime Minister expressed his condolences with the bereaved father and offered Fateha for the departed soul and paid tribute to
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Attack reflects 'defeated mindset': Nisar

Attack reflects 'defeated mindset': Nisar

Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has strongly condemned cowardly attack of the terrorists on PAF Airbase in Peshawar on Friday. He expressed his grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives as a result of terrorists attack on mosque and paid
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
KP Governor slams attack

KP Governor slams attack

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Sardar Mahtab Ahmad Khan who is in Makkah in connection with the performance of Haj has condemned the attack on the Pakistan Air Force base in Badhaber area and prayed for the eternal peace of the departed souls of Captain Asfa
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
KP CM pays tribute to Captain Asfandyar

KP CM pays tribute to Captain Asfandyar

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pervez Khattak strongly condemned terrorist attack at Peshawar Air Base Badabher Camp in which 29 persons including one Army Officer, three PAF technicians, 16 praying persons and 10 other individuals were martyred and 11
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Terrorists agents of enemies of Islam: JI chief

Terrorists agents of enemies of Islam: JI chief

Ameer, Jamaat-e-Islami Senator Sirajul Haq has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on PAF Camp at Badaber in Peshawar and said the blood of the martyrs would not go waste. Talking to media persons at the Al-Markaz Peshawar after addressing party offic
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Shujaat pays tributes to martyrs

Shujaat pays tributes to martyrs

Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) President and former Prime Minister Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has paid tributes to those martyred in attack on Budh Bair Airbase Camp Peshawar. In a statement issued here on Friday, Shujaat expressed condolence with the ber
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
President slams attack

President slams attack

President Mamnoon Hussain on Friday strongly condemned the terrorist attack on the Badaber air force base camp in Peshawar. The president expressed profound grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of Namazis offering prayers at a mosque inside the air force c
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Efforts of UVAS: fisheries & Wildlife department praised

Efforts of UVAS: fisheries & Wildlife department praised

A meeting of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Industry Liaison Working Group on Fisheries and Aquaculture was held at the Faculty of Fisheries and Wildlife of the UVAS, Ravi Campus, Pattoki. Vice-Chancellor Professor Doctor Talat Na
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Departments asked to remain alert after flood warning

Departments asked to remain alert after flood warning

Chief Secretary Punjab Khizar Hayyat Gondal has directed all relevant departments to remain on high alert after a flood warning was issued. He said this while presiding over a meeting to review arrangements to deal with possible floods, here on Friday. Th
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Elahi terms incentives 'Nawaz publicity package'

Elahi terms incentives 'Nawaz publicity package'

Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) senior central leader Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has labelled farmers package announced by the Prime Minister as 'Nawaz Publicity Package' ahead of local bodies elections. He said, "The package has been reduced to half without
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Security guards: 'Tevta to launch training course from October'

Security guards: 'Tevta to launch training course from October'

Chairperson of Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (Tevta) Irfan Qaiser Sheikh has said that Tevta is launching three-month course from next month to train unemployed youth as security guards. "This course will conduct at Government Coll
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Unicef to fund ECE in selected schools

Unicef to fund ECE in selected schools

A meeting of the Programme Committee of the Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) was held at the foundation's head office on Friday with its board member under the chairmanship of Dr Amjad Saqib. Those also attending the meeting were PEF Managing Director Dr
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
UET Peshawar starts admission process

UET Peshawar starts admission process

University of Engineering & Technology (UET) Peshawar has established an admission camp in the new academic block where all facilities are available for the candidates under one roof to get admissions in different undergraduate disciplines. Admissions at
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
NTDCL launches 220kv Ghazi grid station

NTDCL launches 220kv Ghazi grid station

German Parliamentary State Secretary Thomas Silberhorn, Ambassador to Pakistan Ina Lepel and Acting Managing Director NTDCL Wajahat Saeed Rana laid down the foundation stone of 220kv Ghazi grid station, here on Friday. German diplomat on the occasion said
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Energy crisis: US ready to provide every possible aid to Pakistan: CG

Energy crisis: US ready to provide every possible aid to Pakistan: CG

US Consul General Zachary Harkenrider has said his country is well aware of the energy crisis being witnessed by Pakistan and ready to provide every possible assistant. "Most of the US assistance to Pakistan is focused on energy that is a must for economi
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
'Business can be enhanced by projecting Pakistan's soft image'

'Business can be enhanced by projecting Pakistan's soft image'

Pakistan is very beautiful, peaceful and business friendly country and its import and export business could be enhanced manifold by projecting its soft image across the world, said Fatima Gabus, a business woman from Paraguay. She showed extreme interest
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Karachi operation, NAP: MQM, PPP far from coming to an agreement: Sattar

Karachi operation, NAP: MQM, PPP far from coming to an agreement: Sattar

"Muttahida Qaumi Movement and Peoples' Party are poles apart in their outlook towards the ongoing Rangers Karachi operation and implementation on National Action Plan. There is no meeting ground between the two dominant parties of the Sindh province." MQM
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
MoI spells out new ECL policy

MoI spells out new ECL policy

Only those recommended by the superior judiciary, defence institutions, intelligence agencies or federal government would be placed on Exit Control List (ECL). According to a notification issued by Ministry of Interior which is also available with Busi
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Former MQM MPA survives attack

Former MQM MPA survives attack

Muttahida Qaumi Movement's (MQM) former MPA Saif-ud-din Khalid on Friday narrowly escaped an attack in North Karachi, within the limits of Sir Syed police station. According to details, Khalid was moving towards his office in Orangi Town when at least six
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
PIA management succumbs to bureaucratic mindset

PIA management succumbs to bureaucratic mindset

The management of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), which appears feckless to run affairs in a professional manner, has completely succumbed to bureaucratic mindset. A recently happened incident with PK-757 at Bukhara International Airport, Uzbekista
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
IHC vacates stay against execution of military court's convict

IHC vacates stay against execution of military court's convict

Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday vacated the stay against execution of a convict sentenced by a military court and gave go-ahead to the proceedings pending in a military appellate court after Defence Minister shared details with the court stating that
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Sony launches BRAVIA 4K Android TV

Sony launches BRAVIA 4K Android TV

The latest line up of BRAVIA 4K Android TV and full HD TV Series from Sony, including the flagship X9400C series Android model are here to further enhance your viewing experience. With sensational picture quality and super slim features, the new models ar
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Speakers underscore need for comprehensive Pak-Afghan dialogue

Speakers underscore need for comprehensive Pak-Afghan dialogue

Common faith, history, culture, languages and interlinked socio-economic realities and opportunities provide the basis and way forward for both Afghanistan and Pakistan to ensure peace and build their bright future together. This was the message of a two-
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:00am
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