2015-08-27 Pakistan More Top Stories

The Express Tribune   

Bugti's death anniversary: Partial strike observed in Balochistan   
The Express Tribune
QUETTA: Complete shutter-down strike was observed on Wednesday in the Baloch heartland, paying rich tributes to Nawab Akbar Bugti who was assassinated along with 30 other comrades in a military action on August 26, 2006. Life had come to a standstill ...

2015-08-27 Pakistan Science

Scientist creates edible neon noodles   
Daily Times
A man who created neon noodles is being scrutinised as he's refusing to reveal what exactly has given them their crazy colours, mirror.co.uk reports. The fluorescent foodstuff is unbelievably bright to look at, but has sparked heated debate over ...

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The Guardian   

Global sea levels have climbed 8cm since 1992, Nasa research shows   
The Guardian
Scientists believe ocean currents and natural cycles are temporarily offsetting a sea level rise in the Pacific Ocean. Photograph: Ray Collins/Barcroft Media. Reuters. Wednesday 26 August 2015 23.13 EDT Last modified on Wednesday 26 August 2015 23.15 ...

2015-08-27 Pakistan Health

The Express Tribune   

YDA plans sit-it in today   
The Express Tribune
LAHORE: The Young Doctors' Association (YDA), Punjab, will stage a brief sit-in in front of the Punjab Assembly on Thursday (today). The YDA members will also take out rallies across the province and block various roads. However, a strike has not been ...

2015-08-27 Pakistan Entertainment

The Express Tribune   

I partly lead the rockstar life I've made fun of: Ali Zafar   
The Express Tribune
With Ali Zafar known as the good boy of the Pakistani entertainment industry, many fans may find it hard to relate to his big and bold persona as he makes his way back into Coke Studio with Rockstar. Swaying from side to side along with the gold chains ...

2015-08-27 Pakistan Sports

The Express Tribune   

Amir visits Lyari, kindles hope among its boxers   
The Express Tribune
British boxer Amir Khan poses for a photograph with Pakistani boxers Jahan Zaib Khan and Sheroz Kachi in Karachi. PHOTO: AFP. KARACHI: For 15-year-old Zohaib, August 26 is the day he will remember all his life as he got to meet World Boxing Council ...

2015-08-27 Pakistan Technology

The Express Tribune   

Personal tracking devices launched   
The Express Tribune
KARACHI: Looking to penetrate into what could be a huge market, TPL Trakker, a venture of TPL Holdings, has announced the launch of its first personal tracking product 'Personal Trakking' – a range of personal monitoring devices designed to assist with ...

2015-08-27 Pakistan Business

The Express Tribune   

Tax return: KCCI requests FBR for date extension   
The Express Tribune
Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Acting President Mohammad Ibrahim Kasumbi has requested the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to extend the last date for filing income tax return for individuals from August 31 to October 31, 2015.
FBR revenue automation system dysfunctional   The Nation
FBR's failure   Daily Times

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The Nation   

Iran ready to start barter trade with Pakistan: Consul general   
The Nation
Iranian Consul General Muhammad Hossein Bani Assadi has said that Iran is ready to start barter trade with Pakistan to facilitate the businessmen and to jack up the volume of two-way trade. Pakistan and Iran have the potential to cater to each other's ...
Iran ready for barter trade with Pakistan: consul general   Daily Times
LCCI urges government to expedite work towards FTA with Iran   Business Recorder (press release) (blog)

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The Express Tribune   

PAC meeting : Federal auditors to probe 0.6m 'ghost pensioners'   
The Express Tribune
The office of Auditor General of Pakistan has ordered a special audit of military and civilian pensions after the state-owned National Bank of Pakistan, through which the government disburses the pensions, claimed that it identified 600,000 'ghost ...
Remittances to keep growing, crossing $20b mark   Daily Times
PAC seeks details of written-off loans since 1947   The News International
Pakistan's total debt reaches Rs16.5tr, PAC told   The Nation
Business Recorder (press release) (blog)   
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The Express Tribune   

CDA okays planning parameters for commercial buildings   
The Nation
islamabad - The Capital Development Authority (CDA) board yesterday approved formation of uniform planning parameters for commercial buildings in Blue Area. The member planning and development, CDA, has been assigned the responsibility to ...

2015-08-27 Pakistan Pakistan

The Express Tribune   

Bugti's death anniversary: Partial strike observed in Balochistan   
The Express Tribune
QUETTA: Complete shutter-down strike was observed on Wednesday in the Baloch heartland, paying rich tributes to Nawab Akbar Bugti who was assassinated along with 30 other comrades in a military action on August 26, 2006. Life had come to a standstill ...

2015-08-27 Pakistan World

Hindustan Times   

Patel quota row: Death toll reaches 8, army deployed in more cities   
Hindustan Times
Commuters ride their motocycles next to the wreckage of a bus that was burnt during clashes between the police and protesters in Ahmedabad. (Reuters Photo). Share. Eight people have died in widespread violence triggered by a snowballing movement for ...