Tuesday, October 6th, 2020
ICCI calls for Furniture Mall in Islamabad to promote exports
DNA ISLAMABAD, OCT 6 – Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry has called upon the government to allocate land for establishing a Furniture Mall in Islamabad in order to boost furniture industry and enhance its exports. He said that Pakistan has huge potential to promote trade and exports of furniture products and the government should address key issues of this industry for its better growth. He said this while addressing a delegation of Islamabad Furniture Manufacturers Association that visited ICCI led by President Farhan KhanRead More
‘Don’t be afraid of the virus,’ says Trump on return to White House; faces backlash
US President Donald Trump staged a dramatic return to the White House after leaving the military hospital where he was receiving an unprecedented level of care for Covid-19. He immediately ignited a new controversy by declaring that despite his illness the nation should not fear the virus that has killed more than 210,000 Americans and then he entered the White House without a protective mask. “If the President bounces back onto the campaign trail, he will be an invincible hero, who not only survived every dirty trick the Democrats threwRead More
Shehbaz gave, received lavish gifts worth millions, reveals NAB
ISLAMABAD : The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) investigating PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif and his family over alleged money laundering and assets beyond means revealed on Tuesday that he gave and received lavish gifts worth hundreds of millions of rupees. The corruption watchdog’s documents say he gave away presents worth over Rs242 million to his wife and children and received more than Rs42.6 million worth of gifts from his sons. Shehbaz Sharif, who is also Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, gifted a piece of land measuring 749 kanalRead More
Italian envoy asks Pakistan to work together to minimize losses in post COVID-19
DNA ISLAMABAD, OCT 6 – Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese has asked Pakistan to join hands to work together with a view to minimize losses and enhance productivity in post COVID-19 worldwide economic crunch. In a meeting with APBF President Maaz Mahmood and Secretary General Khurram Niaz Khan, the newly-appointed Italian Ambassador said his country gives utmost importance to its relations with Pakistan and all out efforts would be made to boost the economic ties. The APBF President welcomed the new ambassador, felicitating him with best wishes duringRead More
Sector G-12 a safe haven for drug pushers, robbers
DNA ISLAMABAD: Amidst the fully developed sectors of Islamabad lies Sector G-12, known locally as Mehra Abadi. The thousands of acres of land occupied by the locals has become a ‘No Go Area’ for many since the illegal encroachment, construction of commercial and private property and other criminal activities continue unabated. So much so, the said sector has become haven for the drug pushers; addicts and anti-social elements. As alleged by the residents living in the nearby sectors, people hiding in G 12 commit robberies and disappear in this sector.Read More
Bail of Rana Sanaullah, Safdar extended in NAB office attack case
LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court here on Tuesday extended interim bail of PML-N leaders Rana Sanaullah and Captain (retd) Safdar until October 12 in the NAB office attack case. The accused appeared before the anti-terrorism court as it resumed hearing the case. Safdar moved an application seeking exemption from personal appearance, which was granted. Rana Sanaullah and Captain (retd) Safdar are among the PML-N members nominated in the case. On Aug 11, violence erupted outside the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) office as PML-N workers and police contingents clashed with each otherRead More