Tuesday, July 28th, 2020
Distillery raided, huge cache of liquor recovered
ISLAMABAD, JUL 28 (DNA) – A distillery was raided in Khanna area which led to the recovery of a huge quantity of liquor and alcohol, police said on Tuesday. Following directions and guidance of IGP Islamabad Aamir Zulfiqar khan police spokesperson said that renewed efforts are underway to curb bootlegging and drug peddling activities in the city. DIG (Operations) Waqar Ud din has conducted special meetings with heads of police stations and directed them to accelerate efforts against anti-social elements. On a tip off, SP (Rural) Malik Naeem Iqbal constitutedRead More
Russia, Pakistan need more practical steps to enhance bilateral trade: President FPCCI
DNA ISLAMABAD, JUL 28 – The bilateral trade of Russia and Pakistan needs more practical steps as there is huge potential for investment and economic cooperation in Pakistan’s energy sector, steel production, telecommunication, oil and gas. This was stated by Mian Anjum Nisar, President FPCCI in the first virtual meeting of Pakistan – Russia Business Council (PRBC) of FPCCI attended by newly elected Chairman Zakir Jaffer and Past Chairman Mohsin Sheikh and the members of PRBC. While talking to the members of Pak-Russia Business Council, Mian Anjum Nisar said thatRead More
Nawaz Sharif’s new medical reports submitted in Lahore court
Former PM Nawaz Sharif’s new medical reports were submitted in the Lahore High Court on Tuesday. Advocate Amjad Pervaiz submitted the reports to the Registrar’s Office. The reports say that the doctors have advised Nawaz, who is currently in London for medical treatment, to stay inside his house because of the spread of the coronavirus. He has a low platelet count, high blood pressure as well as heart and kidney problems. The doctors have told the PML-N leader to stay inside his house as the virus can prove to be fatalRead More
NAB approves three corruption references
DNA ISLAMABAD, JUL 28 – Justice (R) Javed Iqbal, Chairman NAB has approved filing of three corruption references in respected Accountability Courts as per law. The detail is as under: First reference has been approved against Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, Muhammad Hamza Shahbaz Sharif, Salman Shahbaz Sharif and others in accumulation of assets disproportionate to their known sources of income to the tune of Rs. 7328 million. The proceedings of investigation have revealed that accused Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif and his co-accused family members, benamidars, frontmen, accumulated assets disproportionate to theirRead More
Azerbaijani president greets people of Azerbaijan on Eid al-Adha
BAKU – Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has congratulated the people of Azerbaijan on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. “Dear compatriots! I sincerely congratulate you and all our compatriots living in different parts of the world on the occasion of Eid al-Adha and wish you all the best,” Azerbaijani president said. “Eid al-Adha, a symbol of solidarity and brotherhood, humanism and compassion amongst people, is one of the main holidays of Islam. On this auspicious day, Muslims experience the joy of closeness to God through sacrifices in the name of theRead More
Issues of reducing shadow economy and preventing corruption discussed
On July 27, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting to discuss ongoing activities to reduce the shadow economy. Uzbekistan has a high level of shadow economy. Therefore, in recent years, measures have been taken to reduce the share of shadow economy by making it easier to do business. In particular, foreign exchange market was liberalized, a new tax system was introduced, and about 100 permitting and licensing procedures were reduced. As a result, the share of informal sector in the industry has fallen from 20Read More