Tuesday, November 5th, 2019
Private Medical Board should be formed immediately for President Zardari
ISLAMABAD, NOV 5 (DNA) -: The spokesman to former President of Pakistan and President Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians Asif Ali Zardari, Amir Fida Paracha, has said that the family and party workers of the former president are very concerned about his health. He said that the delay in the formation of a private medical board is concerning. Private doctors that are familiar with President Zardari’s condition should be included in the medical board so that the family and party workers are well informed about the real situation. Amir FidaRead More
Pakistan rejects mistreatment of Afghan envoy
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Pakistan on Tuesday rejected the assertion of “mistreatment” of the Afghan Ambassador by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan. Foreign Office in a statement said the Government of Pakistan extends due respect and courtesies and expects that the foreign envoys conform to the established diplomatic norms and principles. It said as for the personnel of Pakistan’s diplomatic Missionsin Afghanistan,who are being systematically harassed for the past few days, our concerns have already been conveyed to the Afghan Government. We urge the Afghan authorities to take immediateRead More
Deadlock persists between govt, opposition over Azadi March demands
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – First round of talks between government’s negotiation committee and opposition’s Rehbar Committee ends but deadlock persists as the meeting could not show any progress. Denfence Minister and head of government’s committee Pervaiz khattak while addressing a press conference after the meeting said the talks would continue till the deadlock remains there. He said Rehbar committee must talk to its leaders as we are always ready for dialogues. Khattak said both committees have agreed on many things and we are trying to find a way out. He said theRead More
Director Excise and Taxation visits RCCI
RAWALPINDI, NOV 5 (DNA) – The Director Excise and Taxation Muhammad Sohail Arshad has said that computerization and error free documentation of property and other business centers will help increasing tax revenues, provides better facilities to traders and improve ease of doing business. A consultative committee comprised of Chamber and Excise Department will be formed to address key issues linked with business community at a swift pace. He was addressing traders meeting at the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) here on Tuesday. He said that traders are anRead More
CDA imposes penalties upon two officers
ISLAMABAD, NOV 05 (DNA) – Capital Development Authority (CDA) has imposed penalties upon two (02) officers. Penalties have been imposed upon the employees found guilty and charges were established upon them in the light of findings of the inquiries committees. HRD Directorate has issued orders in accordance with relevant clauses of CDA Employees Service Regulation, 1992 and after the approval of competent authorities. In this connection, an inquiry conducted against Nasir Qurban the then Accounts / Audit officer Lands payment has been finalized. According to the findings of the inquiry,Read More
Sri Lankan Chief of Defence Staff calls on Air Chief
ISLAMABAD, NOV 05 (DNA) – Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, Sri Lankan Chief of Defence Staff called on Air Chief Marshal Mujhaid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force during his visit to Air Headquarters, Islamabad today. Both the dignitaries discussed matters of professional interest and expressed satisfaction on the current level of cooperation between the two Air Forces. Sri Lankan Chief of Defence Staff agreed to explore new avenues to enhance bilateral professional cooperation. Air Chief assured Sri Lankan Chief of Defence Staff of sustained support and cooperationRead More