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The total credit dispensed by the non-bank entities has increased to 37.40 per cent in these two years, which is twice the pace of the 19.22 per cent growth reported by banks.

800 held in China after crackdown on underground banks in 2016

The suspects were involved in 380 major cases related to unapproved financial institutions commonly used for money...

26 Feb 2017 9:39 PM IST

The 50-odd electronic and chemical factories located in Moulaali are the main cause for pollution.

China intensifies crackdown to curb pollution

Earlier the MEP had criticised several cities for not doing enough in curbing the use of -"scattered coal-" to reduce...

26 Feb 2017 9:32 PM IST

Pakistan International Airlines. (Photo: Representational Image/AFP)

Pak airline admits extra passengers on board but denies they stood...

According to reports, the flight had carried 416 passengers, seven more than its capacity of 409 including jump seats.

26 Feb 2017 9:26 PM IST

Pak flight to Saudi had 7 passengers standing in the aisle, probe underway

Pak flight to Saudi had 7 passengers standing in the aisle, probe...

The Boeing 777 aircraft has a seating capacity of 409 including seats for staff, while it carried 416 passengers from...

26 Feb 2017 4:38 PM IST

Five times daily prayers is one of the pillars in the faith of Islam and an obligatory religious duty for Muslims. (Photo: PTI/ Representational)

Prayers to determine salary of court employees in Pakistan-occupied...

The Chief Justice also directed court employees to work with dedication, honesty and regularity to ensure speedy justice...

26 Feb 2017 2:05 PM IST

Pakistani para-military soldiers stand alert after a deadly suicide attack at the shrine of famous Sufi Lal Shahbaz Qalandar in Sehwan, Pakistan. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan terror crackdown: 4 killed, 600 arrested in Punjab

The Pakistan Army launched the operation after a series terror attacks in different parts of the country claimed killed...

26 Feb 2017 1:30 PM IST

Jeremy Corbyn celebrates his victory following the announcement of the winner in the Labour leadership contest between him and Owen Smith at the ACC Liverpool. (Photo: AP)

UK Labour Party to extend support for Lankan Tamils: report

Party Leaders will be attending the Tamils for Labour event next week to express solidarity with the community, in UK...

25 Feb 2017 7:49 PM IST

A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan keeps vigil near International Border in RS Pura Sector in Jammu. (Photo: PTI)

Slain woman intruder was mentally ill: Pak media report

The woman had allegedly tried to infiltrate into Indian territory when she was shot on Thursday.

25 Feb 2017 5:44 PM IST

Pakistans Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, left, reaches out to shake hands with Turkeys Prime Minister Binali Yildirim, right, after their remarks following their meeting in Ankara on Thursday. (Photo: AP)

Pak, Turkey sign 10 agreements to enhance bilateral ties

The agreements and MoUs were signed during Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's visit to Turkey from February 22-24.

25 Feb 2017 5:34 PM IST

In this photo, a Pakistani policeman stands guard outside the 300-year-old gurdwara or place of worship for Pakistans Sikh minority, in Peshawar. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan reopens 3 gurdwaras that were closed since partition

These gurdwaras were closed after partition and now have been handed over to the Sikhs after renovation.

25 Feb 2017 4:41 PM IST

China plans to lift 10 million people above poverty line this year, with Guizhou one of the frontline provinces. (Photo: Representational Image/AP)

China to relocate over 7 lakh poor people for 'better life'

A total of 1.81 lakh households will be moved from remote, inhospitable areas in the hope of providing them with a...

25 Feb 2017 3:42 PM IST

The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab police got a tip-off about the presence of LeJ terrorist Yasin in Muzaffargarhs Patti Sultan, some 350 kms from Lahore. (Photo: Representational Image/AP)

6 Lashkar-e-Jhangvi terrorists killed in Pakistan

Yasin along with his accomplices was planning to target offices of the law enforcement agencies in south Punjab.

25 Feb 2017 3:09 PM IST