Oil extends gains on Mideast tensions – World
LONDON: Oil rose above $80 on Monday on Middle East tensions while equities slid in New York as political and interest rate concerns dented the recent rally. Brent North Sea crude, the international benchmark oil contract, went above $80 per barrel for the first time since late August. Oil futures have experienced recent volatility, with […]
Imran ‘exploiting facilities in jail to incite workers’, FIRs allege – Pakistan
• 13 cases lodged against PTI founder, leaders and workers in capital, surrounding areas• Non-bailable warrants out for KP CM’s arrest; police get one-day remand of Imran’s sisters, Aleema and Uzma ISLAMABAD / TAXILA: The FIRs registered against PTI leaders and workers in the federal capital allege that incarcerated ex-premier Imran Khan was able to […]
Competition Commission of Pakistan okays merger of two security printing companies – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the acquisition of 100 per cent equity shares of the National Security Printing Company Ltd (NSPC) by Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (Pvt) Ltd (PSPC), marking a pivotal step in the reorganisation of Pakistan’s security printing sector. PSPC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the State Bank of Pakistan […]
Afghanistan must rein in terrorist groups, says FO – Pakistan
• Hopes upcoming SCO meeting will help cement regional economic ties• Saudi delegation due in Pakistan tomorrow ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday urged the Taliban regime to focus on fighting the terrorist groups that continue to threaten the security of Afghanistan and its neighbours. Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch at her briefing rejected an accusation […]
CDA seals Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House in Islamabad for ‘building violations’ – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: As ties between the federal government and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government continue to strain in light of violent protests over the weekend, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has jumped into the fray and sealed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) House on Monday for building violations. The move came days after police raided KP House to […]
Ban imposed on visitors to Adiala jail – Pakistan
RAWALPINDI: The Punjab government on Monday imposed a ban on visitors of prisoners in Adiala jail till October 18. The ban also applies to all types of meetings of lawyers, political personalities and family members with PTI founder Imran Khan. The decision was taken due to security concerns. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)’s forthcoming summit […]
CM Gandapur playing ‘double game’: Khawaja Asif – Pakistan
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Monday accused Ali Amin Gandapur of “playing a double game”, claiming that his party had also reached a similar conclusion. Speaking to Geo News, the PML-N stalwart said that groups of PTI supporters who had managed to reach D-Chowk during the protest had lost heart after it emerged that KP […]
Gandapur playing ‘double game’: Khawaja Asif – Pakistan
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Monday accused Ali Amin Gandapur of “playing a double game”, claiming that his party had also reached a similar conclusion. Speaking to Geo News, the PML-N stalwart said that groups of PTI supporters who had managed to reach D-Chowk during the protest had lost heart after it emerged that KP […]
Mahmood Achakzai fears Imran may be treated like Zulfikar Ali Bhutto – Pakistan
QUETTA: Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) Chairman Mahmood Khan Achakzai on Monday declared that the tragic mistreatment meted out to Zulfikar Ali Bhutto would not be allowed to be repeated with Imran Khan. Addressing a public meeting in Qilla Saifullah in honour of the martyrs of democracy, Mr Achakzai said if military’s alleged interference in […]