Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019
RCCI demands reversal of POL prices hike
RAWALPINDI, APR 02 (DNA) – The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) President Malik Shahid Saleem has demanded the reversal of petroleum price hike, apprehending that the exorbitant raise would unleash the storm of inflation in the country. He said the petroleum price hike would increase the monthly budget of the common man. He said it would also have a negative effect on the industry and would send prices of different products skyrocketing. RCCI President apprehended that the new wave of inflation would grip the entire nation with seizingRead More
PM Imran bars Qureshi, Tareen from issuing statements against each other
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan barred Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Jahangir Khan Tareen on Tuesday from further exchanging any word against each other. On Monday, Shah Mehmood Qureshi objected Jahangir Tareen’s participation in official cabinet meetings that started the spar between both PTI members. He asked him not to violate the judicial rules as he has been disqualified by the court which makes him ineligible to attend any official meeting. He further said that Jahangir Tareen should offer his advices while residing in theRead More
Azerbaijan, Pakistan friendship time-tested: Ambassador Alizade
ISLAMABAD, APR 02 (DNA) – Ambassador of Azerbaijan Ali Alizade has said as a member country of Economic Cooperation Organisation and some other organizations Pakistan can play significant role in terms of connectivity and integration of Central and South Asian regions, as well as West Asia. He further said, Pakistan can get short access to eastern Europian states through different trasportation corridors such North-South, Lapis-Lazuli etc. The ambassador expressed these views during an interview on Tuesday. Ambassador Alizada further said, Pakistan is in the crossroads of threeRead More
SC releases written verdict on taxes levied on mobile services
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) on Tuesday released its written verdict in a case pertaining to taxes charged by cellular service providers. On March 27, a two member-bench of the apex court comprising Justice Qazi Faez Isa and Justice Ijazul Ahsan presided over hearing and reserved the verdict. According to the verdict, the federal and provincial governments were directed to submit details of the tax collected on phone calls in the previous year. Moreover, the apex court raised questions regarding Section 184/3 being implemented on the matter,Read More
2019 Global Aviation Summit opens in Riyadh
RIYADH: (DNA) – The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) hosted the opening of the 2019 Global Aviation Summit (GAS), a two-day international forum, at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Riyadh on Monday. In his opening address, Saudi Minister of Transport Dr. Nabeel Al-Amoudi discussed the value of the industry to the Kingdom, stating that civil aviation generated an estimated $126 billion annually, as well as providing 527,000 jobs. He also discussed the recent accidents involving two Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, saying there were no immediate plans to allow the modelRead More
Govt to ensure welfare of persons with autism: PM
ISLAMABAD (DNA): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday expressed his government’s commitment to come up with a policy that would ensure the welfare of persons with Autism and allow them to realize their potential. In a tweet on the occasion of World Autism Awareness Day, the Prime Minister described the day as global recognition not only of Autism but also the immense of persons with Autism. “Today on World Autism Awareness Day there is global recognition not only of Autism but also the immense potential of persons with Autism. IRead More