Monday, August 6th, 2018
British envoy inaugurates new Joint Visa Application Centre
ISLAMABAD, AUG 06 (DNA) -The British High Commissioner, Thomas Drew CMG, inaugurated a new Visa Application Centre in Islamabad. This new centre will enhance the customer experience of those applying for a UK visa in Islamabad. It is purposely-located in a building near to public transport and with dedicated on-site parking. The new purpose built centre is part of the improved offer for applications for visas in Pakistan, including faster processing times for priority visa applications and simpler application forms. The facilities available to customers include a new On DemandRead More
Serena goes green and white in Independence Month
ISLAMABAD, AUG 06 (DNA) – All Serena Hotels in Pakistan are lit in green and white celebrating Independence with Pakistan. The exterior lighting reminds all Serena friends and partners of the upcoming Freedom celebrations. More importantly till 14th August, each property has created a photo wall in the lobby displaying images of the journey to Independence. Photographers from across the country are contributing to the ongoing photography contest ‘Discover Pakistan’, winners of which will be announced on the 14th of August. The photographs depict the many varied faces of PakistanRead More
Army chief visits Inter Services Public Relations Directorate
Rawalpindi, 06 Aug 2018: General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), visited Inter Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR) today. COAS addressed and interacted with youth during the ongoing annual internship programme at ISPR. COAS congratulated the students on successful completion of the internship program. While speaking on the occasion, COAS said that Pakistan is blessed with most talented and vibrant youth and future of Pakistan belongs to them. COAS said that he has full confidence and optimism that Pakistani youth realizing their potential will lead Pakistan to newRead More
Action against Pakistanis having properties in UK launched
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Monday has launched an action against those Pakistanis who are having properties in United Kingdom (UK). FBR Chairperson Rukhsana Yasmeen claimed that information has been collected with the assistance of Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) from UK tax authority in this regard. She said the details, largely be related to details of the bank accounts, were being analyzed for taking further action. It is to be mentioned here that the notices will be sent in two phases after expiryRead More
Govt to take bold steps for economic revival: Jahangir Tareen
LAHORE, (DNA) – PTI central leader Jahangir Tareen Monday said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), after forming federal government, would have to take extraordinary bold steps to bail out Pakistan from the current economic crunch. Talking to Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) Chief Executive Mian Kashif Ashfaq at a meeting held today at Banigala, Jahangir Tareen said in a first development, the newly elected government would go for the bailout package to improve its reserves,” says a press release issued here today. After addressing these issues, the government will switch over for restoring competitiveness of theRead More
Japan marks 73rd anniversary of atomic bombing of Hiroshima
TOKYO, (DNA) – Japan marked the 73rd anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima today. Tens of thousands of people gathered to honour the victims at an annual memorial ceremony held in the city. They included representatives from 85 countries, as well as survivors of the bombing. A minute of silence was observed at 8:15 AM local time, the exact time the bomb was dropped by the US on 6th of August in 1945. A ceremony was held at the Peace Memorial Park, where Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said thatRead More