Thursday, May 5th, 2016
Ambassador, CM inaugurate maternity ward at Jinnah Hospital
KARACHI, 05 MAY (DNA) – American Ambassador David Hale and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah inaugurated a new Rs 628 million maternity ward at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre that was funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The 120-bed maternity ward replaces an older one with only 80 beds. USAID previously funded the construction of a PKR 356 million obstetrics/gynecology ward at the Medical Centre, which was inaugurated in December 2012 “America and Pakistan have worked together for many years to solve big challenges such asRead More
Govt prefers across-the-board accountability: Saira
ISLAMABAD, 05 MAY (DNA) – Minister for Health Saira Afzal Tarar on Thursday said the government was always ready for across the bord accountability. Talking to a private channel, she said “We are ready to fulfill our commitment. However, the Terms of References (TORs), prepared by the Opposition, are not premised on the principles of justice.” These only reflected the political motives of the Opposition, she added. She said “We did agree that Panama Papers would be investigated but after new developments, those institutions and individuals who did invest abroad,Read More
SECP holds session about electronic filing, VOSS in Gujranwala
ISLAMABAD, 05 MAY (DNA) – In order to create awareness about electronic filing system and the newly launched Virtual One Stop Shop (VOSS), the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) organized a seminar on “VOSS and mandatory online submission of returns/documents through e-Services portal” at the Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The event was organized by Company Registration Office, Lahore, under the annual work plan of the Corporatization and Compliance Department. A large number of industrialists and corporate consultants attended the event. The participants were briefed about online/electronicRead More
Senate special committee to discuss CPEC on Friday
ISLAMABAD, 05 MAY (DNA) – Senate’s Special Committee on China- Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will meet here tomorrow (Friday) to discuss the issues related to the project. The meting to be chaired by Senator Taj Haider will specifically discuss the progress till date on different sections of the agreed route, specifications of these sections as compared with the sections being built on eastern route, the time schedule for completion of the agreed route. The committee will also discuss proposed budgetary allocations for CPEC in Annual Development Plan in next fiscalRead More
Apex Court directs to remove billboards in Karachi within 15 days
KARACHI, 05 MAY (DNA) – Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday ordered to remove all the billboards fixed at public areas, flyovers, streets, green belts and footpaths in Karachi within 15 days. A three-member bench headed by Justice Saqib Nisar conducted the hearing in SC Karachi registry. Justice Saqib Nisar expressed concern over the cutting of trees overnight in the city for the installation of billboards. Justice Ameer Hani Muslim remarked that nothing is more important than human life. Advocate Javed Mir told the court that illegal billboards and signboards areRead More
PM says resources provide on priority basis to people
ISLAMABAD, 05 MAY (DNA) – Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said resources are being provided on priority basis for provision of basic amenities of life to the people He was talking to different members of National Assembly who separately called on him in Islamabad on Thursday. Nawaz Sharif said the government is working strenuously for the welfare of masses and each penny is being spent honestly for the progress and prosperity of the people. The Prime Minister said different development projects are being completed speedily to bring improvement in theRead More