Wednesday, April 17th, 2019
20 bank accounts involved in money laundering, benami transactions freezed
KARACHI (DNA) – A court in Karachi on Wednesday ordered to freeze 20 bank accounts, on a request by the Federal Bureau of Revenue (FBR), for allegedly illicit transfer of foreign exchange, money laundering and benami transactions. The court made the decision in light of apprehensions by the FIA that the funds available in the accounts might be transferred or withdrawn. The court was told that the accounts were used to transact billions of rupees within and outside the country. Four members of a same family in Karachi, including PervezRead More
UNODC, FIA discuss ways to prevent human trafficking
ISLAMABAD, 17 April (DNA) – The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), with the support of the United States Department of State Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (USJ/TIP), organized its second Public-Private Partnership Conference on Trafficking in Persons. The conference has been arranged in collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) of Pakistan. The UNODC Pakistan Office has been assisting the Government of Pakistan for over 35 years with the objective of assistance in overcoming common challenges and in meeting international obligations. TheRead More
Canadian woman harassed in Islamabad, complaint filed
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – A Canadian woman, known for her humanitarian work, was reportedly harassed by hoodlums in Islamabad. Police on Tuesday claimed to have booked two unidentified men after taking notice of the sad incident. The woman complained that two motorists inquired about her address from the driver, adding that she was waiting for cab when two men pulled up in a car and started cat-calling her and repeatedly told her to get in their car. When she refused, they followed her for the next two hours as she travelledRead More
Meeting postponed as differences emerge in PCB Board of Governors meeting
QUETTA: (DNA) – Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Board of Governors meeting was postponed after some members refused to accept the appointment of Managing Director (MD) Wasim Khan. The meeting agenda was rejected by five out of seven members. The PCB, however, said in a statement that the meeting was adjourned for a later date due to an incomplete quorum. “The meeting was adjourned for a brief period pursuant to five members attempting to table a resolution, which was not part of the agenda,” the statement said. “The PCB Chairman hadRead More
IHC orders removal of names of two family members of Abdul Majeed from ECL
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday ordered removal of names of two female members of Omni Group chief executive officer (CEO) Abdul Ghani Majeed’s family from the Exit Control List (ECL). In compliance with orders of the court, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) authorities appeared before the court and informed that names of Noor Namar Majeed and Sara Tareen Majeed will be removed from the list.
New Foreign Secretary Sohail Mehmood meets FM Qureshi
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Pakistan’s new Foreign Secretary Sohail Mehmood on Wednesday called on Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi to discuss contours of the foreign policy. The minister congratulated the secretary for assuming charge of his office. Qureshi said Sohail Mehmood is a seasoned and experienced diplomat with a long experience of serving at important positions including as the high commissioner to India. Sohail Mehmood in his remarks said that he will make utmost efforts to perform his duties to the best of his capabilities.