Friday, July 12th, 2019
ISE chairman Zahid Latif Khan fetes outgoing US Consul General
ISLAMABAD, JUL 12 (DNA) – Zahid Latif Khan Chairman Islamabad Stock Exchange has lauded services of the outgoing US Consul General Josh Glazeroff which he rendered for promotion of bilateral relations. Zahid hosted a farewell reception to say goodbye to the outgoing Consul General and welcome his successor, at ISE headquarters on Friday. Members of business community and diplomats attended the farewell reception.4 The Chairman ISE further said that they were saying goodbye to Josh Glazeroff with a heavy heart as they had developed excellent working tiesRead More
PM’s visit to US will further strengthen bilateral ties: FM
ISLAMABAD, JUL 12 (DNA) -Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has expressed optimism that US visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan will further strengthen bilateral ties between Pakistan and the US. He was talking to Charge d’ Affaires of the US Embassy Paul Jones who called on him in Islamabad on Friday. They discussed matters of mutual interest including the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to the US, Pak-US relations, and Afghan peace process. Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Pakistan will continue playing its reconciliatory role in Afghan peaceRead More
Why Hong Kong’s ‘dead’ extradition bill is still bad for business
HONG KONG, (DNA) – The leader of Hong Kong, Carrie Lam, said this week that a controversial extradition bill was “dead”. The comments provided much relief for businesses concerned about the fall-out from proposed changes to allow for extraditions to mainland China. They had worried these changes would hurt the very autonomy that has made Hong Kong into one of Asia’s most important financial hubs. But protesters remain unconvinced and want to see the extradition bill formally withdrawn. A stand-off between the government and protestors is thus likely to continue,Read More
AC Judge Arshad Malik barred over video scandal until further investigation: Farogh Naseem
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Minister for Law Dr Farogh Nasim on Friday said that senior judge Arshad Malik was barred from accountability court until further investigation on scandal over blackmail claims relating to the jailing of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on corruption charges. Addressing to a press conference, Farogh Naseem expressed that no one is allowed to pressurize the courts. He said that Justice Arshad Malik defended himself saying he gave an unbiased verdict as Nawaz Sharif was also acquitted in one of the two cases and he would haveRead More
No tax imposed on edible items: Chairman FBR
ISLAMABAD, JUL 12 (DNA) – Chairman FBR Shabbar Zaidi has emphatically stated that no tax has been imposed on edible items including the flour. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Friday, he said our target is to broaden the tax net. However, we will not take any decision that hurts our industry or trade. The Chairman regretted that the ratio of those paying sales tax is very low. The Chairman FBR said that detailed negotiations have been held with the businessmen and the traders to address their concerns. HeRead More
Asset beyond means: NAB Chairman approves inquiry against Maulana Fazlur Rehman
PESHAWAR (DNA) – National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal has approved inquiry against JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman in asset beyond means case. According to sources, the accountability watchdog will conduct inquiry into Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s assets. In a meeting chaired on June 28 to review overall performance of NAB, Javed Iqbal said that NAB is absolutely committed to work transparently, fairly, professionally and on merit for a 100 % corruption free Pakistan in accordance with law. He said that corruption is major hurdle in the wayRead More