Sunday, May 22nd, 2016
Offshore companies are not illegal: Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD, 22 MAY, (DNA) – Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday said that setting up offshore companies is not illegal. He was addressing a function of Security Exchange Commission of Pakistan in Islamabad He also said that notification for parliamentary committee which will decide Terms of References (ToRs) for Panama Leaks probe will be issued in two days. International financial institutions have acknowledged the improvement in Pakistan’s economy, Dar added. He said all economic indicators are positive as a result of prudent policies being pursued by the Government. Finance MinisterRead More
Scotland Yard team reaches Islamabad to probe into Imran Farooq Case
ISLAMABAD, 22 MAY, (DNA) – A six-member Scotland Yard team investigating murder of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Dr Imran Farooq has arrived in Islamabad on Sunday. The team headed by Stewart Michael includes inspection experts and higher security officials who will further investigate the money laundering and Imran Farooq murder cases. Reports said that the team will be briefed over the latest progress in the cases while the members would also be informed about the statements and judicial proceedings against suspects Khalid Shamim, Moazzam Ali and Mohsin Ali. Earlier,Read More
Tajik citizens living in Pakistan vote in referendum
ISLAMABAD, MAY 22 (DNA) – Citizens of Tajikistan living in Pakistan took part in an important political event – a national referendum on amendments and additions to the Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan.Also citizens of Tajikistan living in Pakistan visited the Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan in Islamabad to vote in a national referendum on amendments and additions to a number of articles of the Constitution. The broad participation of the people in the referendum shows the activity of citizens in the political life of independent Tajikistan, theRead More