Tuesday, July 9th, 2019
Pakistan Army assisting civil administration in rescue, relief operation in floods hit areas of Chitral
RAWALPINDI: (DNA) – Pakistan Army is assisting civil administration in rescue and relief operation for affected local population in flash floods hit areas of Golon, Chitral. Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the military, said in a statement “Pakistan Army assisting civil administration in rescue and relief operation for affected local population in flash floods hit areas of Golon, Chitral.” It further said, “Affected population being heli-lifted to safer places. Tentage and rations provided. Medical teams also present.”
Sindh govt extends Rangers’ special powers for 90 days in Karachi
KARACHI, JULY 09 (DNA) – The Sindh government on Tuesday extended Rangers’ special policing powers for 90 more days in Karachi. According to a notification issued by the Home Department, the Sindh government approved the summary extending the policing powers granted to the paramilitary force under Section 4(2) of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) 1997 in Karachi division for 90 days. The Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) will now be able to exercise their special powers from July 6 to October 3 this year. The Home Department has also apprised the secretary ofRead More
Emirates NBD band delegation calls on Hafeez Sheikh
ISLAMABAD, JULY 09 (DNA) – A five member delegation from Emirates NBD Bank called on the Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance, Dr. Abdul Hafiz Sheikh, on Tuesday. The delegation was led by Mr. Fahad Al Qasim, CEO Emirates NBD Capital Limited. The Adviser welcomed the delegation and expressed confidence that mutually beneficial relationship with the bank will further strengthen in future. After thanking the Adviser for an opportunity to meet the finance team, the CEO of NBD (National Bank of Dubai) gave a brief introduction of his bank andRead More
FPCCI hails the upcoming visit of Prime Minister to USA
ISLAMABAD, JULY 09 (DNA) – President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Engr. Daroo Khan Achakzai has hailed the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to USA scheduled from July 20 and hoped that it will open new vistas of trade and economic relations between both nations. He stated that Pakistan was a front allay of USA in war against terrorism which created losses to our economy of US$ 130 billion (approx) since 2003 in terms of declining in exports, compensation to the affecteesRead More
Pakistan will continue playing its due role in Commonwealth: FM
ISLAMABAD, JULY 09 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said Pakistan will continue playing its due role in the Commonwealth. He was talking to media before leaving for Britain on a two-day official visit, on Tuesday. The Minister said he will be participating in an extraordinary meeting of the Commonwealth in the United Kingdom at the invitation of British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt. Shah Mahmood Qureshi said he will have opportunity to meet his counterparts of other member states of the Commonwealth on the sidelines of the meeting.Read More
FBR to serve notices to owners of benami properties
LAHORE, JULY 09 (DNA) – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to issue notices to the owners of benami properties. The FBR officials have gathered data of 45 people owning benami properties in Lahore, sources said. The benami law, aimed at the properties and bank accounts that would not be registered with the name of the real owner. The names of the owners of the benami properties, being served notices, will not be disclosed, FBR sources said. FBR officials claimed that these people own palatial houses, precious propertiesRead More