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Print - 2015-10-31
US Midwest corn bids slightly lower

US Midwest corn bids slightly lower

Corn spot basis bids were slightly lower at US Midwest river terminals on Wednesday, pressured by lackluster export demand and overall ample supplies, grain buyers said. The corn basis was down 1 cent per bushel along the Mississippi River and 2 cents alo
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Muguruza marches, Kvitova scrambles into WTA semis
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Muguruza marches, Kvitova scrambles into WTA semis

Garbine Muguruza reached the WTA Finals last four unbeaten on Friday after a tough win over Petra Kvitova - who also qualified for the semis with help from her fellow Czech Lucie Safarova. On a rollercoaster last day of group play, Muguruza and Kvitova sh
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Burns, Khawaja in Australia squad for Test opener

Burns, Khawaja in Australia squad for Test opener

Batsmen Joe Burns and Usman Khawaja were Friday recalled by Australia for next week's first cricket Test against New Zealand in Brisbane. Burns was selected ahead of Cameron Bancroft to open the batting alongside David Warner, while Khawaja was expected t
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Former mining boss becomes new Aussie chairman

Former mining boss becomes new Aussie chairman

Retired mining chief David Peever has become the new chairman of Cricket Australia, the organisation said on Friday, replacing the outgoing Wally Edwards. Peever, 58, the former managing director of Rio Tinto Australia, was elected at the cricket body's A
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Match abandoned after Finch-Carters record stand

Match abandoned after Finch-Carters record stand

Ryan Carters and Aaron Finch smashed 503 runs to set an Australian record opening partnership in first class cricket on Friday before the Sydney tour match against New Zealand was abandoned on day two due to the poor quality of the pitch. Explosive one-da
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Legend Warne praises newcomer Rashid

Legend Warne praises newcomer Rashid

Legendary Australian spinner Shane Warne joined Pakistan's rival camp on Friday as he worked with England's Adil Rashid in the nets, saying the newcomer needs patience to succeed at Test level. Warne, whose 708 wickets in Test cricket is second only to Sr
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Zulfiqar Babar confident Pakistan can upstage England

Zulfiqar Babar confident Pakistan can upstage England

Veteran Pakistan spinner Zulfiqar Babar said on Friday his team needs to stay one step ahead of England when they meet in the third and final Test in Sharjah. The 36-year-old helped Pakistan win the second Test in Dubai in tandem with leg-spinner Yasir Sh
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Imran Khan out of third Test

Imran Khan out of third Test

Pakistan fast bowler Imran Khan was ruled out of the third and final Test against England after he suffered a hand injury in fielding practice, the team manager said Friday. The 28-year-old injured webbing on his bowling hand and a finger while catching a
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Pakistan seek series win as farewell gift for Misbah

Pakistan seek series win as farewell gift for Misbah

Pakistan target victory over England in the third and final Test from Sunday in what would be a fitting farewell for Misbah-ul-Haq, the country's most successful captain who has hinted he's ready to retire. The 41-year-old, who quit one-day cricket after
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Drogba strikes again as Montreal advance

Drogba strikes again as Montreal advance

Former Chelsea star Didier Drogba kept up his incredible scoring record as Montreal Impact cruised past Toronto FC 3-0 to advance in the MLS Cup playoffs on Thursday.
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Afghan team gets heroes' welcome after Zimbabwe triumph

Afghan team gets heroes' welcome after Zimbabwe triumph

Hundreds of dancing, flag-waving Afghan fans Friday gave a heroes' welcome to their cricket team as they arrived home after a triumphant tour of Zimbabwe. Afghanistan sealed a historic first on Wednesday with a 2-0 Twenty20 series victory over Zimbabwe.
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
England to rest paceman Wood in third Test

England to rest paceman Wood in third Test

England are to rest paceman Mark Wood for the third and final Test against Pakistan in Sharjah starting from Sunday as he recovers from an injured ankle. The 25-year-old from Durham was England's best paceman in the 178-run loss against Pakistan in the se
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Bilal Asif cleared of suspect bowling action

Bilal Asif cleared of suspect bowling action

Pakistani newcomer Bilal Asif's bowling action has been cleared after it was found to be within the legal limits, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Friday. The bowling action of the 30-year-old spinner was reported as suspect during the thir
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
TSX falls

TSX falls

Canada's main stock index fell on Thursday, with sliding commodity prices hurting miners, while Bombardier Inc plunged after reporting a massive quarterly loss and Potash Corp fell on trimmed earnings and sales forecasts. The losses were offset by gains i
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Indian stocks record worst week in two months

Indian stocks record worst week in two months

Indian shares slumped on Friday, posting a fifth consecutive fall and their worst weekly performance in two months, as disappointing results from ITC and Larsen & Toubro raised concerns about the health of the corporate sector. The broader NSE index ended
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Wall Street slips on tech results, chances of Fed hike

Wall Street slips on tech results, chances of Fed hike

US stocks ended slightly lower on Thursday as the market digested disappointing tech earnings reports and the potential for an interest rate hike in December. The Federal Reserve, which kept rates unchanged at its policy meeting that ended Wednesday, down
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Taiwan stocks fall

Taiwan stocks fall

Taiwan stocks fell slightly on Friday after third-quarter GDP came in worse than analysts expected, with tech exporters also reflecting fears that demand in China will remain soft. As of 1:14 GMT, the main TAIEX index was down 0.4 percent, to 8,533.29 poi
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Hong Kong shares down

Hong Kong shares down

Hong Kong shares finished down on Friday as declines in energy and technology stocks weighed on the index. The Hang Seng index fell 0.8 percent, to 22,640.04, while the China Enterprises Index lost 0.4 percent, to 10,396.58 points. The Hang Seng was down
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
US bond prices tumble

US bond prices tumble

US Treasuries prices fell on Thursday with benchmark yields jumping to their highest in a month as the US economy expanded in the third quarter on solid consumer spending, reinforcing chances the Federal Reserve may hike interest rates in December.
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
US bond prices tumble

US bond prices tumble

US Treasuries prices fell on Thursday with benchmark yields jumping to their highest in a month as the US economy expanded in the third quarter on solid consumer spending, reinforcing chances the Federal Reserve may hike interest rates in December.
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Nikkei rises to two-month high

Nikkei rises to two-month high

Tokyo shares rose to more than a two-month high on Friday after the market digested the Bank of Japan's decision to stand pat on policy, while a media report that the government is considering a budget of over 3 trillion yen buoyed sentiment. The Japanese
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
China stocks end mixed

China stocks end mixed

China stocks closed mixed on Friday as food and beverage shares gained on announced reforms to the country's one-child policy rule, but manufacturing lagged. The CSI300 index of the largest listed companies in Shanghai and Shenzhen was unchanged at 3,534.
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
FTSE hit by weaker oil but records strongest month for two years

FTSE hit by weaker oil but records strongest month for two years

Disappointing company results depressed UK shares on Friday, and energy firms fell as the price of crude oil retreated after weak US economic growth data. Among leading decliners, Royal Bank of Scotland shares slipped 1 percent after the bank posted a thi
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Sri Lankan shares down

Sri Lankan shares down

Sri Lankan stocks ended lower for a second straight session on Friday as foreign investors sold shares in conglomerate John Keells Holdings Plc amid uncertainty after the US Federal Reserve revived expectations it may raise interest rates by year-end.
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Most SE Asian stocks fall

Most SE Asian stocks fall

Most Southeast Asian stock markets fell on Friday but notched up gains on the month, with trading remaining subdued due to caution about global central bank policies but positive corporate earnings lifted select regional stocks. Asian shares edged higher
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
European stocks post best month in more than six years

European stocks post best month in more than six years

European stocks recorded their best month in more than six years on Friday, buoyed by gains at carmaker Renault and planemaker Airbus while investors also banked on more monetary stimulus for the region. The pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 index closed flat
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Quake-hit areas: Survey teams begin damage assessment

Quake-hit areas: Survey teams begin damage assessment

Survey teams have started collecting the data of damages in earthquake-hit areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhawa to make reliable estimate of loss of property and infrastructure so that rehabilitation activities could be undertaken.
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Apwa to send relief goods

Apwa to send relief goods

All Pakistan Women's Association (APWA) grieved over the devastation, caused by the severe earthquake in Pakistan and Afghanistan. To share their grievances, the Apwa to send blankets and medicines for the affectees.
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
PPL dispatches relief goods

PPL dispatches relief goods

Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) rushed the first relief consignment, comprising over 600 tents, for earthquake victims of hard-hit areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on October 30. MD and CEO Syed Wamiq Bukhari together with DMD (AO) Syed Kaleem Akhtar and
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
PTCL restores communication services

PTCL restores communication services

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has restored the communication services in earthquake hit areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. An earthquake with epicenter in Hindukush struck major parts of Pakistan and also affected technical infrastructure an
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Pakistan hands over assistance to Afghanistan

Pakistan hands over assistance to Afghanistan

A C-130 aircraft carrying humanitarian assistance for the people of Afghanistan arrived in Kabul on Friday from Islamabad. The consignment mainly containing wheat flour was handed over to the Deputy Minister/Deputy Chairman of Afghan National Disaster Man
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Government rushes pneumonia vaccine ahead of snowfall

Government rushes pneumonia vaccine ahead of snowfall

Authorities were on Friday rushing medics and vaccines to north-western valleys hit by a major earthquake this week as thousands of survivors including children face the harsh Himalayan winter under open skies, officials said.
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
402 GHSS: rehabilitation to be completed by March 2017

402 GHSS: rehabilitation to be completed by March 2017

The rehabilitation, renovation, and standardisation of 402 Government Higher Secondary Schools (GHSS) will be completed by March 2017 at an estimated cost of four billion rupees under the present provincial government's program for reconstruction and reha
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
More rains with snowfall predicted

More rains with snowfall predicted

The Met Office on Friday forecast more rains with snowfall for the quake-stricken mountainous areas during next week. It said that snowfall was expected over the hills of Malakand and Hazara divisions, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir. It said that a westerly
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Pesco faces Rs 34 million losses due to earthquake

Pesco faces Rs 34 million losses due to earthquake

The devastated earthquake which brought catastrophe in the province has also damaged the Electricity infrastructure in many areas. According to an initial estimate Pesco faces Rs 34 Million damages to Pesco Infrastructure in the earthquake hit areas.
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Prime Minister's package for farmers criticised

Prime Minister's package for farmers criticised

Pakistan Agriculture Scientist Association and Kisan Board Pakistan has expressed concern over the federal government decision of ignoring Urea fertiliser in the Prime Minister Relief package for farmers, which is the highest intake fertiliser for crops i
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Judges' detention case: hearing adjourned till November 13

Judges' detention case: hearing adjourned till November 13

The hearing of judges' detention case against former dictator president Pervez Musharraf on Friday was adjourned till November 13, due to absence of the judge. ATC Judge Sohail Akram was on leave due to which the hearing could not be conducted.
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
NAB KP arrests Director PHA for illegal assets

NAB KP arrests Director PHA for illegal assets

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday arrested accused Salauddin, Director of Provincial Housing Authority (PHA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Peshawar. He is allegedly involved in accumulating assets beyond known sources of income worth
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
KP to increase flour mills wheat quota

KP to increase flour mills wheat quota

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Food, Qalandar Lodhi has said that wheat quota policy will be reviewed to increase the quota of flour mills. He gave this assurance while talking to a delegation of Pakistan Flour Mills Association, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (PFMA
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
SECP releases annual report

SECP releases annual report

The Securities Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has released its annual report which covers detail performance and audited financial statements of the SECP for the period from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015.
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Archaeological conservation lab in KP approved

Archaeological conservation lab in KP approved

Taking another initiative to protect and conserve the archaeological and heritage sites, the Department of Archaeology & Museums Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday approved the establishment of an Archaeological Conservation Laboratory in the prov
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Aussie remains fragile, kiwi fares better

Aussie remains fragile, kiwi fares better

The Australian dollar remained fragile on Friday and underperformed its steadier New Zealand neighbour, as falling global commodity prices and the risk of a rate cut at home weighed on sentiment. The Aussie dollar did struggle up to $0.7096 from a trough
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Dollar steadies against yen in Asia
Currency

Dollar steadies against yen in Asia

The dollar bounced against the yen on Friday, as a report that Japan may unveil a supplementary budget lifted risk appetite and helped the greenback pare earlier losses. The dollar was up 0.1 percent at 121.24 yen.
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Yen strengthens against dollar in Europe
Currency

Yen strengthens against dollar in Europe

The yen strengthened against the dollar on Friday after the Bank of Japan left monetary policy unchanged, disappointing speculators who had bet the central bank would expand its already huge stimulus programme.
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Euro gains, dollar falls in New York
Currency

Euro gains, dollar falls in New York

Profit-taking drove the dollar down on Thursday as markets pulled back one day after a hawkish statement from the US Federal Reserve that pushed the greenback up sharply against other major currencies.
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Most Asian emerging currencies rise
Currency

Most Asian emerging currencies rise

Most Asian emerging currencies rose on Friday and were set to post monthly gains, but are expected to come under fresh downward pressure in coming months after the US Federal Reserve put a December rate hike firmly on its agenda.
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Yuan makes biggest one-day gain versus dollar since 2005
Currency

Yuan makes biggest one-day gain versus dollar since 2005

China's yuan made its biggest one-day gain against the dollar in more than 10 years in onshore markets on Friday, as traders speculated that state-owned banks had intervened on behalf of the central bank to raise the Chinese currency's value.
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Sterling index at six-week high
Currency

Sterling index at six-week high

Sterling rose to six-week high against a trade-weighted basket of currencies on Friday, bolstered by expectations that British interest rates may rise faster than previously anticipated.
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Sri Lankan rupee edges down
Currency

Sri Lankan rupee edges down

The Sri Lankan rupee ended a tad weaker on Friday as importer demand for the dollar outpaced greenback sales by exporters and banks, dealers said. The rupee ended at 141.00/05 per dollar compared to Thursday's close of 140.95/00.
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Last UK resident imprisoned in Guantanamo returns home

Last UK resident imprisoned in Guantanamo returns home

The last British resident detained in Guantanamo Bay flew back to London on Friday following his release after over 13 years at the top-security US military jail in Cuba. Shaker Aamer arrived at Biggin Hill airport south of London on a direct flight from
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Britain's The Sun to take down online paywall

Britain's The Sun to take down online paywall

Britain's The Sun newspaper will get rid of almost the entire paywall on its website next month just two years after installing it, the company said on Friday. The Sun, whose print version is Britain's best-selling daily, has been making more and more con
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Cyprus rivals agree on intensive November talks

Cyprus rivals agree on intensive November talks

Rival Cypriot leaders agreed Friday to hold at least six meetings in November as they intensify UN-brokered peace talks aimed at reunifying their island, UN envoy Espen Barth Eide said.
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Germany reins in spy service over NSA report

Germany reins in spy service over NSA report

Germany on Friday announced new measures to curb the activities of its foreign intelligence agency after a damning official report revealed improper collusion with the US National Security Agency.
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Palestinian baby dies

Palestinian baby dies

An eight-month-old Palestinian boy died Friday after being exposed to tear gas fired by the Israeli army near his West Bank home, a spokesman for the Palestinian health ministry told AFP.
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Fresh knife attack as clashes erupt in West Bank

Fresh knife attack as clashes erupt in West Bank

Jerusalem was shaken by its first stabbing in two weeks Friday as violence intensified in the occupied West Bank with fresh clashes and knife attacks in a surge of Palestinian unrest.
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Russia blasts possible IMF rule change to help Ukraine

Russia blasts possible IMF rule change to help Ukraine

Russia's finance minister on Friday said Moscow was "concerned" over a possible rule switch by the International Monetary Fund to allow continued aid to Ukraine even if it defaults on debt owed to Russia. "Russia does not want Ukraine to be left without f
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Climate pledges keep 'door open' to warming under 2C: UN

Climate pledges keep 'door open' to warming under 2C: UN

Carbon-cutting pledges from 146 nations for a universal climate rescue pact leave the "door open" to capping global warming below the danger threshold, the United Nations said Friday, a month ahead of crunch talks in Paris.
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Ban on Altaf's speeches: Supreme Court issues notices

Ban on Altaf's speeches: Supreme Court issues notices

The Supreme Court Friday issued notices to parties on an appeal filed against the verdict of the Lahore High Court banning the broadcast and print media from showing the image and speeches of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain till further
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
PAT to continue support to quake-hit people: Gandapur

PAT to continue support to quake-hit people: Gandapur

"Hundreds of earthquake-hit families are still stranded with no relief items from the government," claimed Secretary General of the Pakistan Awami Tehreek Khurram Nawaz Gandapur in his address to media persons on Friday after visiting the quake-hit areas.
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
USAID PDP prevents Rs 18 billion loss each year

USAID PDP prevents Rs 18 billion loss each year

The USAID Power Distribution Programme (PDP) has helped in preventing loss of around Rs 18 billion each year in Pakistan's economy and also improved revenues. The USAID, under its $ 218 million programme, introduced a series of initiatives in partnership
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Quake-hit people: Kati chief urges people to donate generously

Quake-hit people: Kati chief urges people to donate generously

Korangi Association of Trade and Industry's (KATI) president Zahid Saeed has urged the people, in general and the business community, in particular, to donate generously for the rehabilitation of earthquake-affected people.
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
All set for 1st phase of LB polls in Punjab today

All set for 1st phase of LB polls in Punjab today

Arrangements are finalised for the first phase of the Local Government elections in the 12 districts of the Punjab on Saturday (today). Polling is being held in Lahore, Faisalabad, Gujrat, Chakwal, Bhakkar, Nankana Sahib, Kasur, Pakpattan, Okara, Lodhran,
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
PJBF & TDAP: Textile workshop

PJBF & TDAP: Textile workshop

Pakistan Japan Business Forum (PJBF) and Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) in collaboration with Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA) held a "Pakistan Japan Textile Exporting Workshop" in Karachi. Companies engaged in exporting of t
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Re-election to UN HR Council: HRCP regrets over loss of bid

Re-election to UN HR Council: HRCP regrets over loss of bid

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed regret over Pakistan losing its bid to get re-elected to the UN Human Rights Council and called for urgent efforts to ensure that human rights are "not only observed in Pakistan but also seen to
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
'Universities are hub of research, education'

'Universities are hub of research, education'

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reform Ahsan Iqbal has said universities are the hub of research and education and responsible for the creation of new knowledge and social development.
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Seven held for illegal hunting

Seven held for illegal hunting

Raiding teams of Wildlife Department conducted raids in Sialkot, Gujrat, Mandi Bahauddin and Narowal and have arrested seven persons and imposed a fine of 63,000 rupees on illegal hunting.
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Government trying to restore institutions: minister of state

Government trying to restore institutions: minister of state

Although the minister of state for national health services, regulations and co-ordination confessed her government was facing a lot of challenges in connection with the health sector, she claimed it was attempting to restore institutions rather than indi
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
SSGC clarification

SSGC clarification

Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has clarified that the SSGC has already discharged its legal obligations under Sales Tax Law as per directives of Sindh High Court and the amount not deposited by CNG stations in violation of Sindh High Court's directives s
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Wattoo congratulates Barrister Zafar

Wattoo congratulates Barrister Zafar

President Pakistan Peoples' Party Punjab Manzoor Wattoo has extended hearties congratulations to Barrister Ali Zafar of Asma Jahangir Group, for winning the prestigious slot of President Supreme Court Association President in an election held on Thursday.
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Smeda holds training programme on food security

Smeda holds training programme on food security

The speakers while speaking at a training programme on food security organised by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Smeda) in collaboration with the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) have said that thousands of people di
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Pak products striving to get proper place in global market

Pak products striving to get proper place in global market

In the absence of awareness about branding and marketing techniques, Pakistani products are struggling to get an appropriate place in the global market despite having quality edge over the other countries.
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
APTMA helps set up 200-bed emergency of PIC

APTMA helps set up 200-bed emergency of PIC

The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association Aamir Fayyaz has said that a group of Association members have contributed to set up 200 beds emergency of the Punjab Institute of Cardiology.
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Filing IT returns: FBR urged to extend date

Filing IT returns: FBR urged to extend date

President, Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Younus Muhammad Bashir, has requested the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to extend last date for filing income tax returns to November 30, 2015.
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Nine SHC additional judges sworn-in

Nine SHC additional judges sworn-in

Sidh High Court Chief Justice Faisal Arab on Friday administered oath to nine additional judges. Those who took oath as additional judges of the SHC are: Justice Ghulam Qadir Leghari, Justice Abdul Ghani Soomro, Justice Muhammad Iqbal Maher, Justice Khadi
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Government determined to fully implement NAP: President

Government determined to fully implement NAP: President

President Mamnoon Hussain on Friday said the government was determined to fully implement the National Action Plan and restore complete peace throughout the country. In this regard, he added, the operation against terrorists will continue till complete el
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Quake victims' sufferings: Saudi KARCPP's director vows full support

Quake victims' sufferings: Saudi KARCPP's director vows full support

Saudi Public Assistance for Pakistan Earthquake Victim (SPAPEV) has completed 8000 shelter houses in the earthquake affected areas of 2005, of which 4000 shelters were erected in Balakot city and 4000 shelters in Muzaffarabad and Bagh cities at a cost of
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
South Korea offers assistance in energy sector

South Korea offers assistance in energy sector

South Korean Ambassador Song Jong-hwan called on Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, here on Friday. Matters of mutual interest, bilateral relations and promotion of co-operation in energy, infrastructure, transport and other sectors were discussed in t
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Japanese, other car assemblers reject 'veiled' auto policy

Japanese, other car assemblers reject 'veiled' auto policy

The country's auto sector, including the three Japanese car assemblers, have reportedly rejected the new still "veiled" auto policy, saying it will be a non-starter, sources close to Secretary Industries and Production told Business Recorder.
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
'Implementation of women package 2015 being ensured'

'Implementation of women package 2015 being ensured'

Secretary Women Development Department Punjab Dr Amna Imam has said that implementation of Women Package 2015 is being ensured. Presiding over a departmental meeting here on Friday, Dr Amna Imam said various steps had been taken under women package for th
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Dar for close collaboration to control cyber crime

Dar for close collaboration to control cyber crime

Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar Friday emphasised close collaboration and consultation among relevant ministries to control cyber crime. The minister chaired a meeting of senior officials of Ministry of Information Technology, Ministry of Foreign Affai
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
SAP Pakistan launches eight publications to protect minorities' rights

SAP Pakistan launches eight publications to protect minorities' rights

The South Asia Partnership-Pakistan has launched eight different publications, which highlight how religious minorities living in Pakistan are persecuted in different forms. These publications also suggest those steps the taking of which can help protect
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
US dual citizen arrested in Iran

US dual citizen arrested in Iran

A US dual-citizen has been arrested in Iran, American media reported Thursday, becoming the fourth known Iranian-American to be jailed in the country. Siamak Namazi, a Dubai-based businessman, was arrested earlier this month while visiting Tehran, accordi
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
US dual citizen arrested in Iran

US dual citizen arrested in Iran

A US dual-citizen has been arrested in Iran, American media reported Thursday, becoming the fourth known Iranian-American to be jailed in the country. Siamak Namazi, a Dubai-based businessman, was arrested earlier this month while visiting Tehran, accordi
Published 31 Oct, 2015 12:00am
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