*Six Pakistan stocks in MSCI EM with lower than expected 0.10pc weight Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) on Tuesday upgraded the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) to Emerging Markets status; the inclusion<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2017/05/17/morgan-stanley-upgrades-pakistan-to-emerging-market-status/" title="Read more" >...</a>
NATIONALChief Justice Saqib Nisar on Wednesday said there was a "campaign" behind the murder of Mashal Khan, a 23-year-old university student who was lynched by a mob on accusations of blasphemy last month.
SportsLAHORE: All-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has on Wednesday confessed before anti-corruption unit (ACU) that he failed to inform Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) about the offers which he got from the bookies.
Arts / EntertainmentKARACHI: It seems that former formidable bowling duo Shoaib Akhtar and Wasim Akram will now be sharing a TV show together as well! A couple of tweets shared by Shoaib Akhtar confirm the fact that Wasim<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2017/05/17/wasim-akram-shoaib-akhtar-to-star-in-local-tv-show/" title="Read more" >...</a>
KARACHIBY: SAWAN KHASKHELIDespite a heavy budget allocation, education sector remains neglected The district Badin’s education sector needs the attention of the higher authorities and el
NATIONALFertilisers Importers Council has written a letter to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif over the non-payment of subsidy claims. The letter stated that the government had promised the DAP importers for payment of<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2017/05/17/fertilisers-importers-appeal-to-pm-for-discontinuation-of-subsidy/" title="Read more" >...</a>
ForeignLONDON: Eshaq Jahangiri, Iran’s first vice president, said on Tuesday he was quitting the race to be president, backing instead current President Hassan Rouhani, who is seeking a second term in Friday’s vote.<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2017/05/17/irans-first-vp-quits-the-presidential-race-lends-support-to-rouhani/" title="Read more" >...</a>
The Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan (ABAD) has expressed concerned over the reported move of the Federal Bureau of Revenue (FBR) to abolish Fixed Tax Regime (FTR) for builders<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2017/05/17/abolishing-ftr-will-discourage-construction-industry-abad/" title="Read more" >...</a>
NATIONALLAHORE: After banning fizzy drinks in schools, Punjab Food Authority is now considering banning these for underage children all across the province. Talking to a local media outlet, PFA Director General Noorul Amin Mengal<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2017/05/17/punjab-food-authority-considers-banning-fizzy-drinks-all-over-country/" title="Read more" >...</a>
LAHORELAHORE: A large shoe shop located in the Shadman Market of Lahore caught fire late on Tuesday night. The conflagration engulfed the adjacent two other shops. Rescue teams reached the spot and the fire<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2017/05/17/shoe-shop-in-lahores-shadman-market-catches-fire/" title="Read more" >...</a>
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet on Tuesday approved Ramzan Relief Package 2017 with subsidies worth Rs 1.6 billion on 19 commodities to provide relief to the public<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2017/05/17/ecc-approves-rs-1-6-billion-ramazan-relief-package/" title="Read more" >...</a>
All Pakistan Compressed Natural Gas Association (APCNGA) is awaiting for the approval of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) to start import of new lightweight 22kg CNG cylinders and compatible kits. “The<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2017/05/17/ogra-approval-awaited-for-cng-cylinders-import-paracha/" title="Read more" >...</a>
