PM seeks business community role for economic development
In a meeting with a delegation of the renowned industrialists and businessmen, the prime minister said the government was making all out efforts to facilitate the business community. The meeting was attended by the representatives of Information Technology, pharmacy, textile, plastic, garments and other industries including Aizaz Hussain, Shahid Surti, Abrar Hussain, Khalid Mahmood, Yaqub Ahmed, Shabir Dewan, Khalil ...
Looters shedding crocodile tears on prices of petroleum products: Firdous
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Saturday said those who mercilessly looted the national treasury were shedding crocodile tears on the prices of petroleum products. In a reaction to statements of opposition leaders, she said the players of ?Corruption Eleven? wanted to be absolved of their sins by playing with ...
Pak Army most powerful, well organized national institution of country: Fawad
In replying to a question about? image of the country, he said: ?Obviously, the democratically elected government makes image of the country in the comity of nations.? For efficiency and progress, he said there was need to deploy professional people in the national institution so that smooth working and performance could be achieved in an appropriate manner. ...
PM, Bosnian president agree to strengthen trade, cultural ties
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan and President of Bosnia Sefik Dzaferovic met in Makkah, Saudi Arabia on Saturday and agreed to work towards closer cooperation in spheres of? trade, economy and culture. The two leaders, who held meeting on the sidelines of 14th summit of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), discussed issues of mutual interest and stressed the need ...
Pakistan, Turkey hold first round of counter-terrorism talks
The Pakistan delegation was led by Director General (Counter Terrorism) Ahmad Farooq and the Turkish side was headed by? Director General for Research and Security, Ambassador Aylin Tashan, said a press release issued by Pakistan embassy in Ankara. It was agreed to explore further avenues of cooperation between the two countries including exchange of best practices in areas such ...
PM urges OIC to de-link terrorism with Islam
Prime Minister Imran Khan urged the?Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) leaders to take a stand and de-link Islam with terrorism?as some western countries are suffering from Islamophobia. Addressing the 14th Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Makkah, the premier started off by saying that whenever someone from the West blasphemes our Holy Prophet (PBUH), he always felt that the ...
US pulls tax exemption from Pakistani diplomats
WASHINGTON: The United States said Friday that it had suspended tax exemption privileges enjoyed by Pakistani diplomats in Washington due to parallel disputes with Islamabad in the latest dust-up between the countries. Under the 1961 Vienna Convention, diplomats around the world do not pay taxes in countries where they are posted, with embassy staffers in Washington routinely flashing State Department-issued exemption ...
Govt to set new petrol price of Rs112.68
According to source, the government decided to new petrol price will be Rs112.68 with an increase of Rs4.26 per litre.
CM Sindh authorises SRB to collect Electricity Duty from power companies
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has authorized Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) to collect Electricity Duty from power distribution companies from next financial year and ?approved appointment of a well-reputed auditor to audit and reconcile the accounts for previous years. He also directed Energy Minister to appoint an auditor to audit the accounts of the power distribution ...
IGP Discusses Law, Order With Ministers
The IGP discussed new projects and reforms in department with the ministers. He apprised the ministers that the had established Khidmat Marakaz in districts where people could avail 14 different services about under one roof. The ministers praised the security arrangements during Ramazan and said that due to effective actions by the ...
Demonstration In Support Of Palestinians
The demonstration led by Shia Council`s District President, Molana Riaz Hussain Rohan, also took out a rally to Ghanta Ghar Chowk and Markazi .
Chief Minister Suspends VC Sindh University
The CM through the notification has given the acting charge of VC SU to Pro VC of Laar Campus Prof Dr Muhammad Siddique Kalhoro in addition to his existing responsibility.
Profiteers Fine Rs 24,500
FAISALABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 31st May, 2019 ) ::Special control magistrate Riaz Hussain Anjum on Friday imposed Rs 24,500 on profiteers in the city.
152 Power Pilferers Caught In South Punjab
Mepco teams, accompanying taskforces, raided different places in , , , , , , and on Thursday ( 30) and detected theft of 249,000 units, Mepco spokesman said. A sum of over Rs 4.1 was imposed as on power pilferers, while FIRs were got registered against 18 of them on charges of tampering with the body ...
Panchayat – Pakistan’s alternate judicial system
Once again the alternate judicial system the panchayat (village council) ? an alternate judicial system in the country - has proved how strong it is. In 2002, Mukhatran Bibi made headlines after she demanded justice from the courts after she was gang-raped by 13 men on the orders of the village council in 2002. Her case should have been ...
Pm Imran, Egyptian President discuss issues of mutual interest
Both the leaders also deliberated in length on issues relating to Muslim Ummah and agreed to increase comprehensive cooperation in all fields.
Sindh announces public holidays for Eid-u-Fitr
The notification issued here Friday says ?the government of Sindh has been please to declare 4th to 7th June, 2019 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) as public holidays on the occasion of Holy Festival of Eid-ul-Fitr throughout province of Sindh for all office, autonomous, semi-autonomous bodies, corporations and local councils under the administrative control of Sindh except essential services.? ...
Science museum soon in Lahore: Fawad
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has said that a Science museum will be established in Lahore soon for promotion of basic and fundamental research which may help in socio-economic development of the country.
Opposition stage protest against Ali Muhammad’s diatribe
His provocative comments drew a sharp response from the opposition benches as Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leaders, including Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, stood up to register their protest midway through Khan?s address.
Govt cleared 181,000 CNICs of Pashtuns after coming into power: Shehryar Afridi
Under this law, the minister said the record before the year 1979 had been demanded from the Pashtun community and National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) blocked the cards of person who had facial features akin to Afghanis.
