National
All concerns of provinces about CPEC removed: Ahsan Iqbal
Swabi
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms, Ahsan Iqbal here Wednesday clarified that no change has been made in CPEC western route and all provinces would benefit from this mega project.
“In addition to setting...
Establishment of independent forensic lab authority proposed
Staff Reporter
Peshawar
Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pervez Khattak presided over the 2nd meeting of the select committee on KP Police Bill 2016 that proposed separation of forensic lab and the establishment of separate independent forensic...
Lahore
Road map for improving overall quality of higher education unveiled
Salim Ahmed
The Punjab government has unveiled the road map of improving the overall quality of higher education institutions in the province. This roadmap is aimed to sufficiently improve the educational standards so that the...
JIT to probe Toba toxic liquor deaths
City Reporter
Provincial Minister for Minorities and Human Rights Khalil Tahir Sandhu has said that the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) would complete its investigation in 20 days and culprits would be punished in the case...
Karachi
CM orders clearing encroachments for Circular Railway Project
Salahuddin Haider
Chief minister Murad Ali Shah, presiding over a meeting on rebuilding Karachi Circular Railway gave strict orders Wednesday to remove all encroachments from the 67 acres of land on its route, and sanctioned...
PEF-Edhi scholarship launched
Staff Reporter
TO support deserving and bright students who are unable to pursue further professional education due to financial constraints, Professional Education Foundation (PEF), launched ‘PEF-Edhi Scholarship’ at a joint press conference, today. The scholarship,...
Islamabad
Schools to be made a place of best learning experience: PM
Staff Reporter
Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday terming children the country’s future said the government was focusing on providing them high-standard education and best facilities at their learning places. “With best educational reforms...
Tayyaba to stay at Pak Sweet Homes till identification of parents: SC
Sophia Siddiqui
Tayyaba, the ten Year old child maid who was allegedly tortured by a sessions judge and his wife was presented before the Supreme Court on Wednesday hearing the suo motu case regarding the...
Sports
Recharged Bouchard sets up Sydney semi with Konta
Sydney
Eugenie Bouchard reached her first semi-final for 10 months as she battled intense heat to down higher-ranked Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova at the Sydney International...
BBL: Scorchers win big after Tye’s hat-trick
Brisbane
Brisbane Heat became the first victims of Cricket Australia’s selection policy, choking on a run chase of 157 against Perth Scorchers that their big-hitting...
FICA responds to PCB’s statement
Islamabad
Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations (FICA) Wednesday responded to Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) statement and said it did not advise players not to participate...
Economy Watch
NFIC approves Asaan Mobile Account scheme
Muhammad Arshad
Islamabad
National Financial Inclusion Council (NFIC), Wednesday, approved the Asaan Mobile Account (AMA) scheme. This would help build ecosystem of digital financial services in...
Water scarcity may hit Sindh crops
Observer Report
Karachi
The lingering water shortage in rabi is likely to hit winter crops, especially wheat, and ultimately the kharif crops if rains do not...
Articles
Health
Diverticulitis study: More bad news for lovers of red meat
A recent study uncovers a link between the consumption of red meat and diverticulitis. Diverticulitis is a relatively common complaint that occurs when bulging...
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Islamic Banking & Finance
2017 to be best year for Islamic financial market
Outlook of Islamic banking, finance
Observer Report
Lahore
Due to sharply declined trends in Oil prices, slow economic pace & Arab spring, the trend of the Islamic...
