Friday, January 22nd, 2016
PTI Chief echoes criticism over tax amnesty scheme
ISLAMABAD, 22 JAN (DNA) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Friday echoed his criticism over ruling party’s tax amnesty scheme. The PTI chairman criticised Prime Minister and his ways through a message on social media website. He stated that the Prime Minister, if is sincere towards expanding the tax recovery base should lead with an example. He demanded PM Nawaz to declare his assets in Pakistan as well as abroad in bid to motivate non-filers. He called to make Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) an autonomous body. HeRead More
FIR copy against Lal Masjid cleric presented befor Senate
ISLAMABAD, 22 JAN (DNA) – The echoes over Lal Masjid cleric Maulana Abdul Aziz’s ‘scot-free’ movements in Islamabad turned into a heated debate in Senate on Friday when PPP’s Farhatullah Babar flashed first information report (FIR) copy against the cleric in the House. Senator Babar raised the issue in the Senate in reference to a few days old remarks of Interior Minister Chaudhary Nisar Ali Khan stating that Maulana could not be arrested as there was no FIR registered against him. He went on to say that ‘if parliamentarians haveRead More
Representation of disabled women in Parliament called
ISLAMABAD, 22 JAN (DNA) – Chairman Senate, Senator Mian Raza Rabbani has said disabled women should have reserved seats in the Parliament to ensure representation of all the segment of society. Addressing as Chief Guest in South Asia Conference on the Role of Women with Disabilities in Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs) organized by South Asian Disability Forum (SADF) here in Islamabad today. Addressing to a large gathering of disabled women, Mian Raza Rabbani said “we stand with you, by you and we will struggle for your rights butRead More
Chinese businessmen delegation visits PSX
KARACHI, 22 JAN (DNA) – A 70-member delegation of Chinese businessmen, private-sector entrepreneurs and investors, who are on visit of Pakistan to explore business and investment opportunities in the sectors of energy, infrastructure, textile, agriculture, engineering, information and communication technology and mining paid visited Pakistan Stock Exchange. After launch of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on January 11, 2016 as a result of integration of three stock exchanges of the country, it was the first major event today, when a 70-member delegation of Chinese businessmen, private-sector entrepreneurs and investors, who areRead More