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Print - 2015-10-05
Credit Suisse revamp to boost Asia, cut jobs in Zurich

Credit Suisse revamp to boost Asia, cut jobs in Zurich

Credit Suisse's Chief Executive Tidjane Thiam will announce plans this month to decentralise the bank's global operations in a strategy shift that will boost its presence in Asia and cut jobs in Zurich, the Schweiz am Sonntag newspaper reported on Sunday.
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Saudi Arabia to convert state real estate fund into bank

Saudi Arabia to convert state real estate fund into bank

Saudi Arabia plans to convert a state-owned housing fund into a bank, the latest in a string of reforms to the economic policy apparatus announced since King Salman took the throne in January, as it struggles to address a shortage of affordable housing. A
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Lewandowski nets again as Bayern go seven clear

Lewandowski nets again as Bayern go seven clear

Robert Lewandowski claimed his 12th goal in his last four games as Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich trounced second-placed Borussia Dortmund 5-1 to go seven points clear on Sunday. The Polish hot-shot netted Bayern's third and fourth goals at Munich's All
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Blatter's daughter says he will quit FIFA in February

Blatter's daughter says he will quit FIFA in February

Sepp Blatter, facing a criminal investigation as part of soccer's corruption scandal, will "definitely not" stay on as president of the FIFA governing body after the election of a new leader in February, his daughter said.
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Ferrer beats Lopez to win Malaysian Open

Ferrer beats Lopez to win Malaysian Open

David Ferrer beat his fellow Spaniard Feliciano Lopez 7-5 7-5 in the final of the Malaysian Open on Sunday to capture the 25th title of his career and his fourth this year. Appearing in his 50th ATP career final, the 33-year-old Ferrer won the hard-fought
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Shashank Manohar elected new BCCI chief

Shashank Manohar elected new BCCI chief

Shashank Manohar was unanimously elected president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday, vowing to restore the governing body's image after a series of scandals. The Nagpur-based lawyer succeeds veteran administrator Jagmohan Dalm
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Nibali owns up over Tour of Spain 'mistake'

Nibali owns up over Tour of Spain 'mistake'

Italian cycling star Vincenzo Nibali admitted his guilt on Sunday nearly six weeks after being thrown off Spain's Vuelta for cheating by holding on to his Astana team's car. Speaking after his maiden victory in the Tour of Lombardy, the final classic 'mon
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Liverpool sack Rodgers after poor start

Liverpool sack Rodgers after poor start

Liverpool sacked manager Brendan Rodgers on Sunday following a year of disappointing results that culminated in a poor start to the current season. The announcement came just hours after the five-time European champions had held Everton to a 1-1 draw in t
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Arsenal bulldoze Man Utd to give Wenger solace

Arsenal bulldoze Man Utd to give Wenger solace

Arsenal produced a scintillating start to overwhelm in-form Manchester United 3-0 in the Premier League on Sunday and give embattled manager Arsene Wenger something to smile about. Wenger was pilloried in the British press after Tuesday's 3-2 home defeat
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
HabibMetro Bank receives 'Best Mid-Size Bank of the Year 2014' award

HabibMetro Bank receives 'Best Mid-Size Bank of the Year 2014' award

HabibMetropolitan Bank was presented with the 'Best Mid-Size Bank of the Year 2014'award in the 12th Annual Excellence Awards 2015 hosted by CFA Society Pakistan, a member society of the CFA Institute. The CFA Institute is a global organization of analyst
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Senate meets today

Senate meets today

The Senate will meet on Monday (today) and it will convert itself into a Committee of the Whole to discuss the mode of the election of the members of the house and poll reforms. According to sources, during the session, the House will convert itself into
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Sons of martyred cops to be hired as ASIs: IG

Sons of martyred cops to be hired as ASIs: IG

Inspector General (IG) Sindh Police Ghulam Hyder Jamali has said that sons of martyr cops, who laid their lives for restoring peaces and saving others' lives, would be hired as ASIs in Sindh Police.
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
ATL issue: FTO seeks report from FBR Chairman

ATL issue: FTO seeks report from FBR Chairman

Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) seeks report from the Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on the issue of taxpayers facing problems to become Active Taxpayer on 'ATL' despite filing their income tax returns manually.
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
100 Indian fishermen arrested

100 Indian fishermen arrested

Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) during an operation in open sea in Karachi confiscated twelve Indian launches and arrested 100 fishermen.
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Senior ED PPIB Zuberi retires today

Senior ED PPIB Zuberi retires today

Senior Executive Director Projects of Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB), Noorul Arifeen Zuberi will retire on Monday (today) after serving the organisation for more than two decades. Zuberi, who has reached his superannuation played a key role
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Shoulder bags: one-sided burden can lead to muscle tension

Shoulder bags: one-sided burden can lead to muscle tension

Anyone who regularly uses an over-the-shoulder bag should make sure that it weighs no more than five percent of the carrier's weight, says a leading German orthopaedist. Otherwise there's the risk of muscle pain on the side of the body where the shoulder
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
US brain research gets boost with $100 million gift

US brain research gets boost with $100 million gift

Research into brain diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and traumatic injury got a boost on October 01, with a $100 million foundation gift. The money from the Kavli Foundation, which supports scientific research, will add to a $300 million program
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
World headed for 2.7 Celsius warming

World headed for 2.7 Celsius warming

Earth is on track for average warming of 2.7 degrees Celsius by 2100, higher than the UN target, said an analysis of country pledges for curbing climate-altering greenhouse gas emissions. While exceeding the UN goal of limiting overall warming to 2 Celsiu
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Some secrets of cheese revealed with genome study

Some secrets of cheese revealed with genome study

Makers of Roquefort and Camembert could benefit from a new genetic study of 14 fungal species found in cheeses, French researchers said. But the study published in the journal Current Biology also raises questions about food safety due to the transfer of
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
New York at greater flood risk amid global warming

New York at greater flood risk amid global warming

New York City faces an increased risk of flooding, similar to what occurred during Superstorm Sandy in 2012, as global warming causes more frequent storms and sea levels to rise, scientists said. Researchers reported that mega-storms on America's north-ea
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
'Link between tallness, higher cancer risk'

'Link between tallness, higher cancer risk'

Being tall is linked to a higher risk of cancer, especially for women, said research on October 01, drawn from physical and health data for five million people in Sweden. For every 10 centimetres (four inches) over one metre in height, the odds of develop
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
All people with HIV should get anti-retroviral drugs: WHO

All people with HIV should get anti-retroviral drugs: WHO

The World Health Organisation said on September 30 that all people with the HIV virus should be given anti-retroviral drugs as soon as possible after diagnosis, meaning 37 million people world-wide should be on treatment. Recent clinical trials have confi
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
7.5 million going hungry as Ethiopia crisis worsens

7.5 million going hungry as Ethiopia crisis worsens

The number of hungry Ethiopians needing food aid has risen sharply due to poor rains and the El Nino weather phenomenon with around 7.5 million people now in need, aid officials said on October 02. That number has nearly doubled since August, when the Uni
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Indian stocks to rise over the next year but expectations cut

Indian stocks to rise over the next year but expectations cut

India's benchmark stock index, the BSE Sensex, is set to rise slightly over the next year but remain well below the record highs expected just three months ago, a Reuters poll found. Tracking the sell-off in global stocks, Indian shares have lost about 9
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Foreigners have sold $31 billion of Japan stocks over six weeks

Foreigners have sold $31 billion of Japan stocks over six weeks

Foreign investors have been net sellers of Japanese stocks for six straight weeks, exchange data showed, due to persisting worries that a China-led slowdown in demand could hurt the global economy. According to data released by the Japan Exchange Group on
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Tokyo investors eye Bank of Japan meeting
Currency

Tokyo investors eye Bank of Japan meeting

Tokyo investors will be looking to a Bank of Japan meeting next week as speculation grows that an economic downturn will force policymakers to pull the trigger on more stimulus. If the central bank expands its 80 trillion yen ($665 billion) annual asset-b
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Middle East markets move little but Qatar buoyed by rate pledge

Middle East markets move little but Qatar buoyed by rate pledge

Middle East stock markets moved little in modest trading volumes on Sunday as uncertainty over oil prices and the global market environment kept many investors away. The Saudi stock index climbed 0.4 percent as real estate developer Dar Al Arkan gained 1.
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Strategists still betting on fourth quarter US stocks rebound

Strategists still betting on fourth quarter US stocks rebound

The worst is over for US stocks, if new predictions by top Wall Street strategists are to be believed. Though the market's recent rout has forced many to slash their year-end expectations, a new Reuters poll shows the S&P 500 stock index ending 2015 rough
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Egyptian pound steady
Currency

Egyptian pound steady

Egypt's central bank kept the pound steady at a dollar sale on Sunday, as it sold $37.8 million at a cut-off price of 7.7301 pounds per US currency. Traders said the pound was also stable on the parallel market. The official cut-off price was unchanged fr
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Bangladesh's interbank forex and interest rates

Bangladesh's interbank forex and interest rates

Interbank buy/sell rates for the taka against the dollar on Sunday. 77.80-77.80 (previous 77.80-77.80). 05.25-06.50 percent (* Previous 05.30-06.50 percent). (* revised).
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
European funds' cash holdings at five-year high as markets recoil

European funds' cash holdings at five-year high as markets recoil

European investors have raised their cash allocations to their highest in more than five years as market fears of a slowdown in China wiped millions off asset values. A Reuters poll conducted from September 18 to 28 found investors had cut overall equity
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
European funds' cash holdings at five-year high as markets recoil

European funds' cash holdings at five-year high as markets recoil

European investors have raised their cash allocations to their highest in more than five years as market fears of a slowdown in China wiped millions off asset values. A Reuters poll conducted from September 18 to 28 found investors had cut overall equity
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Families mourn victims of Guatemala landslide, hundreds feared dead

Families mourn victims of Guatemala landslide, hundreds feared dead

Weeping families lit candles for relatives buried in a massive landslide in Guatemala that killed at least 87 people and left another 300 missing feared dead as final, desperate rescue efforts to recover bodies began on Sunday. A few miles from the hillsi
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Portuguese go to polls

Portuguese go to polls

The Portuguese voted in a national election on Sunday with polls predicting another win for their austerity-minded, centre-right government that guided them through an economic crisis, though it could fall short of an outright majority. Minority governmen
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Israel bars Palestinians from Jerusalem Old City

Israel bars Palestinians from Jerusalem Old City

Israel took the rare and drastic step of barring Palestinians from Jerusalem's Old City on Sunday as fears of a further escalation in violence mounted after attacks that killed two Israelis and wounded a child. A series of clashes involving Israeli securi
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Typhoon Mujigae lashes southern China, at least four dead

Typhoon Mujigae lashes southern China, at least four dead

A typhoon with winds up to 112 miles an hour lashed China's south coast on Sunday, killing at least four people and leaving a trail of destruction and flooding as authorities issued the highest "red alert" emergency response.
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Suicide attacks kill six in Niger

Suicide attacks kill six in Niger

Two suicide bombings by militants from Islamist extremist group Boko Haram left five civilians and a policeman dead in Niger on Sunday, a humanitarian worker said. "There were 10 deaths in total: a policeman, five civilians and the four suicide bombers,"
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Erdogan's 'anti-terrorism' rally in France draws thousands

Erdogan's 'anti-terrorism' rally in France draws thousands

Around 12,000 people flocked to hear the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan address an anti-terrorism rally in the French city of Strasbourg Sunday, one of a number his supporters have organised in the run-up to a snap election in Turkey next month.
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Gunman in Oregon college massacre committed suicide

Gunman in Oregon college massacre committed suicide

The gunman who killed his English professor and eight others at an Oregon community college committed suicide after a shootout with police who arrived within five minutes and exchanged fire with him almost immediately, authorities said. Investigators had
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
30,000 S African coal miners strike as wage talks fail

30,000 S African coal miners strike as wage talks fail

Over 30,000 workers began an indefinite strike Sunday after wage negotiations in South Africa's coal industry failed. "We took the decision to strike because we reached a deadlock," National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) spokesman Livhuwani Mammburu told AFP
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Sixteen dead as heavy flooding hits French Riviera

Sixteen dead as heavy flooding hits French Riviera

Violent storms and flooding along the chic French Riviera overnight have killed at least 16 people and left another five missing, the local authorities said Sunday. Up to 180 millimetres (seven inches) of rain fell in just three hours, transforming the gl
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
EU and Turkey have struck plan to stem flow of migrants

EU and Turkey have struck plan to stem flow of migrants

The European Commission and Turkey have agreed a plan to stem the flow of refugees to Europe by patrolling Turkey's frontier with Greece and setting up new camps, a newspaper cited sources in the Commission and the German government as saying on Sunday.
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
At least eight killed in Burundi capital

At least eight killed in Burundi capital

At least eight people died in shootings in Burundi's capital Bujumbura overnight, an administrator said, and explosions rang out in several districts, the latest in a series of attacks to hit the city since a disputed presidential election. Local resident
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Record-setting rains submerge parts of US south-east

Record-setting rains submerge parts of US south-east

Record rainfall left large areas of the US south-east under water Sunday as roads were closed and residents were warned to stay indoors. The states of North and South Carolina have been particularly hard hit by heavy flooding, but the driving rain in rece
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Medical charity MSF leaves Afghan city after fatal airstrike

Medical charity MSF leaves Afghan city after fatal airstrike

Medical charity MSF said Sunday it has shut down operations in the Afghan city of Kunduz after an apparent US bombing raid on its hospital, demanding an independent investigation into what it labelled a war crime.
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
WSSP announces bonus for sanitation staff

WSSP announces bonus for sanitation staff

In recognition of maintaining exemplary cleanliness during the Eid-ul-Azha, the management of Water and Sanitation Services Peshawar (WSSP) announced one week salary as bonus for the sanitation staff, apart from routine overtime.
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Tribal leader killed in Bannu blast

Tribal leader killed in Bannu blast

A pro-government tribal leader was killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast at Nullah Tochi Bridge, Bannu on Sunday while his son, who was with him at the time, was also injured in the attack. The device exploded when Malik Syed Ali, along wit
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Pakistan seeking more US scholarships for students: Jilani

Pakistan seeking more US scholarships for students: Jilani

Pakistan and the United States are working on increasing co-operation between their universities as well as seeking more scholarships for higher education for Pakistani students in America, Pakistan's ambassador to the US, Jalil Abbas Jilani said here on
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
NA-122: Candidate approaches LHC for new RO

NA-122: Candidate approaches LHC for new RO

A bar member and candidate of NA-122 Malik Munsif Awan has approached the Lahore High Court for changing of the Returning Officer (RO) of the constituency for being 'ineligible' and 'incompetent' to hold by-election in the constituency. The petitioner sta
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Serious efforts on to overcome power shortage: Shahbaz

Serious efforts on to overcome power shortage: Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, efforts are being made on war footing to overcome shortage of electricity and work is being carried out expeditiously on power projects.
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
NA-122: PTI seeks JI's support

NA-122: PTI seeks JI's support

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday sought support of Jamaat-e-Islami in upcoming by-election in NA-122 constituency. A PTI delegation led by Chaudhry Sarwar met Mian Maqsood, head of Jamaat-e-Islami's Lahore chapter and asked him to back PTI in upco
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Imran will get nothing from Lahore: Saad

Imran will get nothing from Lahore: Saad

Federal Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique has on Sunday said that Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan will not get anything from Lahore as 'politics of lies and allegations' cannot stop Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N).
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Cotton arrivals show 25.68 percent fall
Cotton

Cotton arrivals show 25.68 percent fall

Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) has issued the figures of cotton arrival up to October I, 2015. Seed cotton (Phutti) equivalent to over 30,73,325 bales of cotton have reached ginneries across Pakistan as of October 1, showing a decrease of 25.6
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Slow pace of reforms: PEW expresses dissatisfaction

Slow pace of reforms: PEW expresses dissatisfaction

The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) has expressed concern over slow pace of reforms which has left government with little options but to seek costly loans and burden existing taxpayers.
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Press Secretary to KP Governor passes away

Press Secretary to KP Governor passes away

Shamsur Rehman, Deputy Director Department of Information Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Press Secretary to Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sardar Mahtab Ahmad Khan passed away due to cardiac arrest here on Sunday.
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Garbage heaps alongside expressway a cause of concern

Garbage heaps alongside expressway a cause of concern

Garbage heap at Korang Nullah along the expressway creating nuisance for the people. Nauseating smell arising from garbage heap is a constant irritant for residents and motorists using this busiest road on daily basis.
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Poverty alleviation, women empowerment: BISP, PILDAT to Collaborate

Poverty alleviation, women empowerment: BISP, PILDAT to Collaborate

BISP Chairperson Marvi Memon on Sunday said Benazir Income Support Programme is working for the poorest of the poor as a mission in order to ensure welfare of marginalized segments of the society. "Working for the poorest of the poor is a mission for BISP
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
VC KU condoles death of Justice Javed Iqbal

VC KU condoles death of Justice Javed Iqbal

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Karachi, Professor Dr Muhammad Qaiser, has expressed deep sorrow and grief at the demise of the son of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, Justice Javed Iqbal.
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
AIOU announces last date for admission

AIOU announces last date for admission

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has announced October 9 as last date for admission in its various academic programs for the current semester, 2015. The students can avail the opportunity by paying nominal late fee. There will be no further extension o
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Muharram: over 8,000 policemen to be deployed in Rawalpindi

Muharram: over 8,000 policemen to be deployed in Rawalpindi

More than 8,000 armed policemen will be deployed to maintain peace during Muharram-ul-Harram. Army troops, rangers, Punjab Constabulary would also be deployed in Rawalpindi division, informed police spokesman.
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
KBD issue of life, death: Sherpao

KBD issue of life, death: Sherpao

Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) Central chairman, Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao has said the Kalabagh Dam (KBD), is issue of life and death for Pakhtuns, which couldn't be acceptable to them, saying the government is raising such non-serious issues to divert attention
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Up-gradation to BPS 18: IRAOs approach FBR chief

Up-gradation to BPS 18: IRAOs approach FBR chief

The Inland Revenue Audit Officers (IRAOs) have approached Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman for accepting their legal right of up-gradation to BPS- 18 by declaring rules for new promotion path of Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager etc framed under SR
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
JI launches 'Kissan Raj Tehreek'

JI launches 'Kissan Raj Tehreek'

Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Pakistan, Senator Sirajul Haq, is launching Kissan Raj Tehreek, from Rahimyar Khan today, October 5. Large number of peasants would participate in the movement which would continue till the demands of the tillers were accepted.
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Fire breaks out in dyeing factory

Fire breaks out in dyeing factory

A fire broke out in a dyeing factory of Baldia Town's Rasheedabad on Sunday morning. However, no loss of life was reported. Sources in the fire brigade said that a portion of the factory's building was damaged in the fire. Since it was Sunday, only few em
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
World Animal Day: WWF to raise status of animals

World Animal Day: WWF to raise status of animals

On World Animal Day, WWF-Pakistan highlighted the need to raise the status of animals in order to improve their welfare standards across the world. The concept of animal well being aims to promote their conservation in the wild as well as reveal cruelty t
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
70 Malir villages' lease cancelled: Qaim

70 Malir villages' lease cancelled: Qaim

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah has said that the lease of 70 villages of District Malir has been cancelled on legal grounds, but a fresh survey would be conducted to regularise the genuine villages.
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
KP Wildlife Department accelerates action against illegal hunting

KP Wildlife Department accelerates action against illegal hunting

On the directives of the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Department of Wildlife, Kohat Division has accelerated efforts for the protection of wildlife and operation against illegal hunting of birds. For this purpose, Divisional Forest Officer, Wildlife
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Bill on establishing Health Foundation presented in KP Assembly

Bill on establishing Health Foundation presented in KP Assembly

The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has presented bill in the provincial assembly for the establishment of Health Foundation to promote and develop an innovative healthcare delivery models and improve coverage through various means of Public P
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Kashmir dispute cause of concern for world nations: Shabbir Shah

Kashmir dispute cause of concern for world nations: Shabbir Shah

Senior Hurriyet leader, Shabbir Ahmad Shah has emphasised that the Kashmir dispute is emerging as a cause of concern for world nations, and international community can no longer afford to remain indifferent to the need of resolving it, without further del
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Mina stampede: 'Number of martyred Pakistanis reaches 60'

Mina stampede: 'Number of martyred Pakistanis reaches 60'

The death toll of Pakistanis martyred during Mina stampede in the holy city Makkah has reached 60 while 49 injured and around 90 are still gone missing, according to the new list issued by the Ministry of Religious Affairs on Sunday. In a list published o
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
'Made in Pakistan' exhibition in Nepal on October 6

'Made in Pakistan' exhibition in Nepal on October 6

The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) is going to organise 6th single country 'Made in Pakistan' exhibition in Nepal to introduce national products in international markets.
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
12 outlaws arrested, hashish, weapons seized

12 outlaws arrested, hashish, weapons seized

The police have arrested 12 outlaws during vigilance drive and recovered hashish, mobile phone and weapons from their possession, a police spokesman said on Sunday. According to details, Koral police recovered a 30 bore pistols along with bullets from acc
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
KP chief minister optimistic about FDI prospects

KP chief minister optimistic about FDI prospects

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Pervez Khattak has said that the province has great potential for foreign investment in the sectors of energy, minerals, tourism and infrastructure development. He, however, clarified that all projects in these and other
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Pro-Russian Social Democrats win Kyrgyzstan elections

Pro-Russian Social Democrats win Kyrgyzstan elections

The Social Democratic Party of Kyrgyzstan, linked to pro-Moscow President Almazbek Atambayev, came out on top at Sunday's parliamentary election in the ex-Soviet state, with five other pro-Russian parties also winning seats. Results released by the countr
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Pro-Russian Social Democrats win Kyrgyzstan elections

Pro-Russian Social Democrats win Kyrgyzstan elections

The Social Democratic Party of Kyrgyzstan, linked to pro-Moscow President Almazbek Atambayev, came out on top at Sunday's parliamentary election in the ex-Soviet state, with five other pro-Russian parties also winning seats. Results released by the countr
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Indian Army had plotted to topple Rajiv government: former General

Indian Army had plotted to topple Rajiv government: former General

Lieutenant-General P N Hoon, a former Army commander of the Western Command, has claimed there was a plot to topple Rajiv Gandhi's government in 1987. He has also claimed that three crack para-commando battalions including one from the Western Command, we
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Indian Army had plotted to topple Rajiv government: former General

Indian Army had plotted to topple Rajiv government: former General

Lieutenant-General P N Hoon, a former Army commander of the Western Command, has claimed there was a plot to topple Rajiv Gandhi's government in 1987. He has also claimed that three crack para-commando battalions including one from the Western Command, we
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Passengers suffer as PIA-Palpa standoff persists: strike enters 4th day

Passengers suffer as PIA-Palpa standoff persists: strike enters 4th day

The talks between Pakistan Airlines Pilots'' Association (Palpa) and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Sunday remained inconclusive without any headway, as passengers suffer due to the continued stand-off between PIA and Palpa. The next round of talks wil
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Passengers suffer as PIA-Palpa standoff persists: strike enters 4th day

Passengers suffer as PIA-Palpa standoff persists: strike enters 4th day

The talks between Pakistan Airlines Pilots' Association (Palpa) and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Sunday remained inconclusive without any headway, as passengers suffer due to the continued stand-off between PIA and Palpa. The next round of talks will
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Passengers suffer as PIA-Palpa standoff persists: strike enters 4th day

Passengers suffer as PIA-Palpa standoff persists: strike enters 4th day

The talks between Pakistan Airlines Pilots' Association (Palpa) and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Sunday remained inconclusive without any headway, as passengers suffer due to the continued stand-off between PIA and Palpa. The next round of talks will
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Merkel lands in India, with trade high on the agenda

Merkel lands in India, with trade high on the agenda

German Chancellor Angela Merkel landed in New Delhi late Sunday for a visit in which she is expected to push for closer trade ties, and during which India''s leader hopes to draw investment from the European powerhouse.
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Merkel lands in India, with trade high on the agenda

Merkel lands in India, with trade high on the agenda

German Chancellor Angela Merkel landed in New Delhi late Sunday for a visit in which she is expected to push for closer trade ties, and during which India's leader hopes to draw investment from the European powerhouse.
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Merkel lands in India, with trade high on the agenda

Merkel lands in India, with trade high on the agenda

German Chancellor Angela Merkel landed in New Delhi late Sunday for a visit in which she is expected to push for closer trade ties, and during which India's leader hopes to draw investment from the European powerhouse.
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Tens of thousands protest against UK government

Tens of thousands protest against UK government

Tens of thousands of anti-austerity protesters rallied on Sunday as British Prime Minister David Cameron's governing Conservative Party opened its annual conference. A spokesman for the Trades Union Congress told AFP that 60,000 people were involved in th
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Tens of thousands protest against UK government

Tens of thousands protest against UK government

Tens of thousands of anti-austerity protesters rallied on Sunday as British Prime Minister David Cameron's governing Conservative Party opened its annual conference. A spokesman for the Trades Union Congress told AFP that 60,000 people were involved in th
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Altaf to appear before London police today

Altaf to appear before London police today

Muttahida Qaumi Movement Chief Altaf Hussain has his bail in money laundering expiring on October 05 and the MQM head will appear before the London Police the same day to seek extension. The MQM chief was given extension in his bail till October 5 in July
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Altaf to appear before London police today

Altaf to appear before London police today

Muttahida Qaumi Movement Chief Altaf Hussain has his bail in money laundering expiring on October 05 and the MQM head will appear before the London Police the same day to seek extension. The MQM chief was given extension in his bail till October 5 in July
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Iranian parliamentary panel gives conditional nod to nuke deal

Iranian parliamentary panel gives conditional nod to nuke deal

A committee of Iran's conservative-dominated parliament gave its support on Sunday to Iran's nuclear agreement with world powers on condition there would be no foreign inspections of military sites and no curbs on developing its missile programme.
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Iranian parliamentary panel gives conditional nod to nuke deal

Iranian parliamentary panel gives conditional nod to nuke deal

A committee of Iran's conservative-dominated parliament gave its support on Sunday to Iran's nuclear agreement with world powers on condition there would be no foreign inspections of military sites and no curbs on developing its missile programme.
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Objects located in area of missing cargo ship in Bahamas

Objects located in area of missing cargo ship in Bahamas

Life jackets, containers and an oil sheen were spotted by US Coast Guard aircrews on Sunday, the third day of their search for the cargo ship El Faro and its 33 mostly American crew members after it went missing in the eye of Hurricane Joaquin.
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Former federal minister Gulzar Ahmed passes away

Former federal minister Gulzar Ahmed passes away

Renowned politician, former federal minister, Senator and closed aide to late Benazir Bhutto Shaheed, Gulzar Ahmed Khan died in Lahore on Sunday after a brief illness. The father of Senator Waqar Ahmed Khan, Former Federal Minister and Senator Ammar Ahmed
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
US top court tackles hot social issues as 2016 election looms

US top court tackles hot social issues as 2016 election looms

The nine justices of the US Supreme Court are set to wade into contentious social matters in their new term beginning on Monday including affirmative action, union powers and voting rights, and could add major cases involving abortion and birth control.
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Hopes for deal on ''final day'' of Pacific trade talks

Hopes for deal on ''final day'' of Pacific trade talks

Reports of an agreement Sunday between the United States and Australia over protections for biologic drugs raised hopes of a final deal on a huge Pacific free trade zone. Japanese and other media reported that US Trade Minister Michael Froman and Australi
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Hopes for deal on 'final day' of Pacific trade talks

Hopes for deal on 'final day' of Pacific trade talks

Reports of an agreement Sunday between the United States and Australia over protections for biologic drugs raised hopes of a final deal on a huge Pacific free trade zone. Japanese and other media reported that US Trade Minister Michael Froman and Australi
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Hopes for deal on 'final day' of Pacific trade talks

Hopes for deal on 'final day' of Pacific trade talks

Reports of an agreement Sunday between the United States and Australia over protections for biologic drugs raised hopes of a final deal on a huge Pacific free trade zone. Japanese and other media reported that US Trade Minister Michael Froman and Australi
Published 05 Oct, 2015 12:00am
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