April, 2020
PM Imran approves “Green Stimulus” package
ISLAMABAD, APR 28 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan approved “Green Stimulus” package as part of Government’s efforts to extend green cover in the county and to create job opportunities for the youth of the country especially in the wake of COVID-19 crisis. The Green Stimulus package, as part of 10 Billion Tree Tsunami project, aims to promote plantation, setting up nurseries, natural forests and promotion of honey, fruit and olive plantation in the country. Under this package, a “Green Nigehabaan” initiative would also be launched to provide job opportunitiesRead More
Saboor Malik says special measures needed to fight Corona epidemic
RAWALPINDI, APR 28 (DNA) – A special video link session Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on budget proposals for the year 2020-2021 was held at Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI). Speaking via video link, Chamber President Saboor Malik suggested that urgent and special measures are required due to the Corona epidemic and lockdown. The chamber had earlier proposed that the sales tax rate be dropped to five per cent with immediate effect. All kinds of tax audits, recoveries and collections should be deferred and harassment should not beRead More
Pak businessmen of France urged to Exploit Emerging opportunities in Health, Food and IT Sectors
PARIS, APR 28 (DNA) – Ambassador of Pakistan to France Mr. Moin ul Haque held a virtual meeting yesterday with the France based Pakistani businessmen, traders and investors to brief them about government’s special economic relief package and social welfare ‘Ehsaas’ Programme for the underprivileged segments of the society. The Ambassador said that while Covid 19 crisis has brought many challenges for businesses yet there were also new opportunities especially in the fields of pharmaceutical and health sector, IT and food business which can be exploited by Pakistani businessmen. HeRead More
Pakistan rejects baseless Indian allegations
ISLAMABAD, APR 28 – Pakistan categorically rejects baseless Indian allegations of “infiltration attempts” and unfounded claims of targeting of “launching pads” across the Line of Control (LoC). It is obvious that the Indian propaganda machine is in over-drive. Pakistan also rejects the provocative statements of the Indian Defence Minister, including his recent preposterous claim that “we are dominating the enemy….” There is nothing new about Mr. Rajnath Singh’s delusions; nor about his belligerent anti-Pakistan rhetoric. Repeated Indian allegations have one primary purpose: To divert world attention from India’sRead More
Cement price hike to hit construction industry
LAHORE, APR 28 (DNA) – Leader of the business community and former President ICCI Shahid Rasheed Butt on Tuesday said cement manufacturers have increased prices up to Rs55 per bag that should be noticed by the authorities. The increase in price amid reduced coal price, curtailed interest rates and low demand will hurt the construction package recently announced by the Prime Minister Imran Khan to boost the economic activities, he said. Shahid Rasheed Butt said that the move would increase the cost of doing business for the constructionRead More
Pakistan’s coronavirus death toll surpasses 300 with 20 more fatalities
ISLAMABAD, APR 28 – Pakistan reported a total of 20 fatalities from the novel coronavirus in the last 24 hours taking the country’s death toll to 301. The total number of cases in the country rose by 751 to 14,079 with 10,545 active cases. According to reports, the number of deaths across the country are increasing with every day. Karachi alone reported seven deaths from the deadly virus in the last 24 hours. More than 258 more people have tested positive for the virus taking Sindh’s total number of casesRead More