Woman ticketed in France for wearing face veil

It is the first reported sanction under a new ban on the garments. Another woman in Paris suburb was stopped for wearing a veil, but was let go with a warning. The inconsistent response illustrates the challenge for towns with a large Muslim community in enforcing a law that some view as Islamophobic.

Though such veils are very rare in France, many of the country s 5 million Muslims see the ban as a stigma. Islam is France s second-largest religion after Catholicism. The ban also has been criticised by Iran s government and activists in Jordan.

A 27-year-old woman was stopped by police in the mall parking lot in the town of Mureaux. She was handed a ticket that requires her to pay $216 fine or register for citizenship classes within a month.
Police said the exchange was brief and calm. The incident occurred on Monday, the day France s ban on veils such as the niqab and burqa came into effect.

Another woman was stopped on Tuesday for wearing a veil in the Paris suburb of Saint-Denis. The 35-year-old was brought to the police station and reminded of the law.

While these were the first publicly reported incidents, it was unclear how many women have been stopped so far nationwide. The French government has estimated only about 2,000 women in France wear such veils, and a few vocal wearers have said they will defy the ban.

Foreign Exchange Reserves Down by $24mn

Pak foreign exchange reserves witnessed record decrease of $2.4 crore this week.

According to State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data, the foreign reserves reached 16.49 billion dollars after a nominal decrease. The SBP reserves recorded at Rs 12.63 crore while, reserves of commercial banks reached at 3.76 billion dollars.

KSE crosses 11,700 points level

Bullish trend was witnessed at the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) on Tuesday. KSE 100-index crossed level 11,700 points.

The business started positively and shares crossed barrier of 11,700 poits. Oil and banking shares witnessed brisk activity. At the end of day, KSE 100-index crossed at 11, 672 with an increase of 75 points.

Seven dead in Naseerabad Feud

NASEERABAD, News Trends: At least seven people were killed and five others injured during a clash between two armed factions on a land dispute in Naseerabad.

According to Levies sources, the warring groups belong to Lango tribe.

According to sources, the clash is currently underway since 4am this morning now with nobody from the high-ups made to the flashpoint.

The Levies sources further said both the groups are currently locked in the exchange of fire.

KSE witnesses bulls rule

Bullish trend was witnessed in the Karachi tock Exchange (KSE) today while the KSE 100 index crossed the limit of 10, 400, Dunya News reported on Tuesday.
The business started positively at the start of the day. Investments were seen after the tax on turn over rate was taken back. At the end of business day the KSE 100 index closed at 10, 481 after an increase of 143 points.
Agreements of TRG Pakistan remained prominent whose share price increased by 0.20 rupees to reach 4.30 rupees.

Swabi: One Cop killed, 4 Hurt in Police Lines Suicide Attack

News Trends: A police personnel got killed while four others injured in a suicide attack at Police Lines in Swabi.

According to DIG Mardan, the attack was a suicidal attack; the attackers were trying to barge into Police Lines, when he was intercepted by a police positioned there.

At least four cops including an inspector are injured in the attack, the police official said.

One attacker has also been killed in the exchange of fire between the police and unidentified miscreants that ensued after grenade attack.
The police put security cordon off the area while the wounded have been shifted to nearby hospitals.

Swabi: 2 cops killed, 6 hurt in Police Lines suicide attack

Two police personnel got killed while six others injured in a suicide attack at Police Lines in Swabi, Dunya News reported Monday.
According to DIG Mardan, the attack was a suicidal attack; the attackers were trying to barge into Police Lines, when he was intercepted by a police positioned there.
At least six cops including an inspector are injured in the attack, the police official said.
Both the attackers also got killed in the exchange of fire between the police and unidentified miscreants that ensued after grenade attack.
The police put security cordon off the area while the wounded have been shifted to nearby hospitals.

KSE witnesses bearish trend

The Karachi Stock Exchange witnessed bearish trend on Friday. The KSE-100 index closed below 10,600 points.
Business activity started with postive note. Due to buying in limited sectors the Index saw improvement but sale pressure couldnt overcome. The Index closed at the end of the day at 10,598 with decrease of 36 points. Trading volume remained 10.93 crore shares. National Bank remained the volume leader.

KSE sees bearish trend

The Karachi Stock Exchange witnessed bearish trend on Friday. The KSE-100 index closed below 10,600 points.
Business activity started with postive note. Due to buying in limited sectors the Index saw improvement but sale pressure couldnt overcome. The Index closed at the end of the day at 10,598 with decrease of 36 points. Trading volume remained 10.93 crore shares. National Bank remained the volume leader.

Pakistan a helping hand for US in war on terror: Haqqani

Pakistans ambassador to the US, Hussain Haqqani said that US has been successful against Al-Qaeda and Taliban in war on terror just because of Pakistan.
Talking in an interview with CNN, Hussain Haqqani said that NATO and US have not exchanged intelligence information regarding Osama with Pakistan in many years. If this exchange of information takes place, then it could help in finding Osama. He also said that if anybody thinks that Pakistan or any other country deliberately lets Osama take refuge, then that is a misconception.

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