North Korea may be preparing for to test-launch an upgraded prototype of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), South Korean Chosun Ilbo newspaper reported on Thursday. The report that intelligence agencies had observed missile parts, believed to be the lower-half of an ICBM, being mobilised in the North, raising fears of an imminent missile test. In his new year speech the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, boasted that a test launch would happen soon and state media has said a launch could come at any time. That test launch could coincide with the inauguration of Donald Trump as president on Friday, South Korean media said.
Daily Archives: January 19, 2017
Hong Kong stocks open higher
Hong Kong stocks edged up in opening trades Wednesday with energy firms lifted by a bounce in oil prices after a recent sell-off. The Hang Seng Index added 0.21 percent, or 48.36 points, to 22,889.33. But the benchmark Shanghai Composite … read more
CDA launches new mobile help service
ISLAMABAD, JAN 19 – The Capital Development Authority has launched its new mobile help service. The new service will provide services to citizens of Islamabad at their homes. The door step help service will expeditiously redress the complaints of the … read more
PIA to upgrade its existing systems: CEO Mr. Bernd Hildenbrand
KARACHI, JAN 19 – PIA has implemented the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution to upgrade its existing systems, aiming to provide better operational control and decision support to the airline. A ceremony in this regard was held at PIA Training … read more
COAS Qamar Javed Bajwa visits Yadgar-e-Shuhada in Karachi
RAWALPINDI, JAN 19 – General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited Karachi today. He laid floral wreath at Yadgar – e – Shuhada and offered fateha for the martyrs. COAS was given detailed briefing at Corps and … read more