SBP collects Rs124 bn through OMO

KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) collected Rs124 billion against the target of Rs8 billion by executing Open Market Operation, Geo News reported on Wednesday.

The SBP issued treasury bills of 3, 6 and 12-month denominations.

Six dead in Italy train crash

ROME: At least six people were killed in train crash in northern part of Italy, a local news agency reported Monday.

Blasts, gunfire in Afghanistan”s Kandahar

KANDAHAR: Two explosions, followed by gunfire, shook an area of Afghanistan”s southern city of Kandahar on Monday, a UK-based news agency witness said.

It was unclear what caused the blasts and the gunfire.

The Taliban have carried out strikes in recent months in various parts of the country, including Kandahar, the target of a mass offensive planned by NATO-led forces in coming months.

Pakistan U19 Team Qualifies For Final

TrendPK.com Pakistan U19 Team Qualifies For Final: Pakistan has qualified for the U19 Cricket World Cup after defeating West Indies by four wickets on Monday. The Federal Minister Sports Ejaz Jakhrani and DG Sports Board Amir Hamza Gilani congratulated the team.
Pakistani batsmen completed the target of 213 runs set by West [...]

US Will Not Back Away From Internet Freedom Push

TrendPK.com US Will Not Back Away From Internet Freedom Push:WASHINGTON: The United States has given notice it will not back away from an Internet freedom push that has raised hackles in China amid a dispute between Beijing and Web giant Google over cyberattacks.
“We are aware that China has a different position with [...]

Google Affair:Chinese Media scorn US For Politicising

TrendPK.com Google Affair:Chinese Media scorn US For Politicising:BEIJING: Chinese state media stepped up their war of words with the United States over Internet control on Tuesday, with a top newspaper claiming a U.S. conspiracy and saying China can live without Google.
Two weeks ago the world’s biggest search engine provider, Google Inc., [...]

India Republic Day: Security Tight

TrendPK.com India Republic Day: Security Tight:NEW DELHI: India draped itself in a heavy security curtain and boosted anti-insurgency operations as it prepared for Tuesday’s Republic Day celebrations amid hijack warnings and stepped up violence in the disputed Kashmir region.
Cities, railways and airports in many parts of the country stepped up vigilance while [...]

Pakistan Qualifies For U19 Finals

TrendPK.com Pakistan Qualifies For U19 Finals:Pakistan has qualified for U19 Cricket World Cup after defeating West Indies by four wickets. The Federal Sports Minister Ejaz Jakhrani and DG Sports Board Amir Hamza Gilani has congratulated the team.
Pakistani batsmans completed the target of 213 runs set by West Indian team in 48.3 overs [...]