ISLAMABAD, JUNE  19 (DNA)  –  Universities and colleges have been completely shut down for the students and the alternative solution of online learning is not feasible for all.   The availability of internet in remote areas has become hurdle in in the process and students are protesting against it. The HEC has finally thought of a solution.

KARACHI, JUNE 19 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI), in a communication to the Chairmen/Co-Chairmen of the Anomaly Committees formed by the Federal Board of Revenue, has pointed out anomalies in the Finance Bill 2020-21 presented by the government on 12 June’2020. KCCI has specifically mentioned the anomalies created due to various measures in the budget for FY2020-21, pertaining to Income Tax, Sales Tax, Federal Excise Duty and Customs. These anomalies, which adversely affect the trade and industry, will be discussed in the meetings of Anomaly Committee-Business andRead More

ISLAMABAD, June 19 (DNA): Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) and BF technologies on Friday jointly launched short-courses for youth, providing them income-generating opportunities for having a better life, as well as to enable them to take part in the country’s socio-economic development.   The launching ceremony held at the University’s main Campus, presided over by the Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Zia Ul-Qayyum. The two sides held threadbare discussion on development of these courses as per international standard through the use of new technology.   Through these courses, the concept ofRead More

ISLAMABAD, JUNE 19 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan witnessed the signing ceremony of the financing agreements worth US$ 1,500 million with the three International Financial Institutions (IFIs); the World Bank (WB), the Asian Development Bank (ABB), and the Asian Infrastructure Development Bank (AIIB). The three programmes’ details are:- i) Covid-19 Active Response and Expenditure Support Program (CARES) US$ 500 million: The Asian Development Bank is extending financial support of US$500 million for this program with the objective to support Government of Pakistan’s efforts to strengthen the health system andRead More

Peshawar : Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s tax free budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21 with a total outlay of nine hundred and twenty-three billion rupees was announced today. Presenting the budget in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly in Peshawar on Friday afternoon, the Finance Minister Taimur Saleem Khan Jhagra said the province will receive about four hundred and five billion rupees from the federal divisible pool. He said the province will receive one hundred and sixty-one billion rupees from Federal Government for development of merged tribal districts. The Finance Minister said province will alsoRead More