ISLAMABAD, SEP 30 (DNA) – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved collection of Rs 22 billion from consumers in the name of gas development surcharge.  The monthly rent of gas meters has also been increased from Rs 20 to Rs 40. The ECC meeting was held in Islamabad under the chairmanship of Finance Advisor Hafeez Sheikh on Wednesday. It brings bad news for domestic consumers of natural gas as the ECC has increased monthly rent of gas meters from Rs 20 to Rs 40 and also decided to collect remaining duesRead More

LAHORE, SEP 30 (DNA) – An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore has extended interim bail of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leaders Rana Sanaullah and Capt (retd) Safdar in a case related to clash outside the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) office during the appearance of Maryam Nawaz. The ATC extended interim bail of Capt (retd) Safdar and Rana Sanaullah till October 6. The hearing was conducted by ATC Judge Arshad Hussain Bhutta.   At the outset of the hearing, the investigation officer of PS Chohang presented his report in the case. TheRead More

ISLAMABAD, SEP 30 (DNA) – The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) on Wednesday expressed its concern over spike in COVID-19 cases in Karachi and recommended smart lockdown in the port city to curb hike in coronavirus infections. The NCOC meeting was briefed that out of total 747 positive cases reported in the country in 24 hours, 365 infections were reported in Karachi. Special Assistant to the PM on Health Dr. Faisal Sultan emphasized that smart lockdown, contact tracing and following health protocols is important for containment of the virus. “The cityRead More

ISLAMABAD, SEP 30 (DNA) – Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul Wednesday said hundreds of nurseries have been established across the country under 10 Billion Tree Tsunami Programme, many of which were being owned and run independently by the community women groups. In a statement here, Zartaj Gul said incumbent government has assigned the highest importance to the women’s participation in tree plantation programmes and sustainable management of the forest resources. “Their involvement in such activities was now helping them build up their socio-economic lives but also motivating them toRead More

DNA NAWABSHAH, The Indonesian Consul General at Karachi, Totok Prianamto, urged on promotion of bilateral relations with Pakistan so that people of both brethren Islamic countries could benefit from experiments of each other.  The CG, in a meeting with Deputy Commissioner Shaheed Benazirabad Abrar Ahmed Jaffar here Wednesday, highly praised rich culture of Sindh and its people’s great passion for hospitality. The love and affection extended by the people of Shaheed Benazirabad and other districts of Sindh enriches the visitors with pleasure, Totok said. During deliberation, Deputy Commissioner said thatRead More

VIENNA, SEP 30 (DNA) – Ambassador Aftab Ahmed Khokher, presented his credentials to the Federal President of the Republic of Austria, Dr Alexander Van der Bellen, during an official ceremony held at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna Wednesday. Presenting his credentials, Ambassador Khokher conveyed to the Federal President the warm greetings of President Dr. Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan. He pledged to further strengthen and expand the bilateral relations between Pakistan and Austria, a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here said. President Van der Bellen notedRead More