Sunday, January 3rd, 2016
Explosions in Peshawar, death toll raises to 04
PESHAWAR: A soldier was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast near a security forces vehicle on the Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway toll plaza on Sunday, the Inter-Services Public Relations said. Eleven soldiers were on board the vehicle, which was partially damaged. Following the explosion, which was later claimed by the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) via an email to journalists, the motorway was sealed and aerial surveillance of the area was conducted. Initial investigations by the Bomb Disposal Squad revealed the IED comprised 4 kilograms of explosive material. 03 of a familyRead More
FBR bans inter-port transshipment traffic
KARACHI, 3 JAN (DNA) – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has barred inter-port movement of the transshipment cargos and is also ensuring the de-sealing of containers should only be at port of destination to make foolproof system for transshipment permit (TP), sources said on Saturday. They added that the monitoring for the TP cargo in cases of less container load (LCL) would be conducted through computerised system to ensure transparency. “Diectorate of Automation and Reform (Customs) had brought changes in the in-house computerised system i.e. WeBOC (Web Based OneRead More
Amir should be given ‘benefit of doubt’: McCullum
WELLINGTON, 03 JAN (DNA) – New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum says tainted bowler Mohammad Amir should be given “the benefit of the doubt” and allowed to play for Pakistan in limited-overs matches in New Zealand this month. Amir has been named in the Pakistan squad which will play three Twenty20 and as many one-day games against New Zealand over the next three weeks but his participation depends on New Zealand immigration officials allowing him a visa. The fast bowler was only 18 when he handed a five-year ban from cricketRead More
Investment must be increased by 25pc to realise goals
ISLAMABAD, 3 JAN (DNA) – Chairman United Business Group (UBG) of FPCCI and Vice President Saarc Chamber of Commerce Iftikhar Ali Malik on Sunday said sustainable national development require 70 percent growth in GDP rate for the next ten years. Maintainable growth in GDP is imperative for provision of affordable facilities to masses and settle issue of rampant unemployment for which new investments, savings and increased tax collections are necessary, he said. Business community has full faith in the leadership of PM Nawaz Sharif and economic vision of Finance MinisterRead More
State TV to broadcast Korean drama series
ISLAMABAD: From 4th January 2016 [Monday] PTV Home will broadcast a Korean drama series famously known as Jewel in the Palace (Dae Jang Geum) at 6:45pm from Monday to Saturday. The airing of Jewel in the Palace on PTV Home is a big step forward in promoting cultural ties between Pakistan and the Republic of Korea. For the convenience of viewers in Pakistan the drama will be dubbed in Urdu. Jewel in the Palace is one of the top ten Korean drama series of all time and has already been airedRead More