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Wednesday, October 21st, 2020

 

Pakistan keen to expand ties with Iraq

Ambassador of Iraq says that Pakistan is an important regional country A.M.Bhatti ISLAMABAD: Deputy Chairman Senate underscored the need for enhanced trade and economic linkages by bringing the business communities of the two sides closer. He said that Pakistan and Iraq have always exhibited warmth in bilateral relations and there is need to further strengthen these ties. Both sides also agreed to enhance frequency bilateral delegations at different levels to explore more avenues for cooperation.  He said that Pakistan offers a conducive environment for investment and Iraqi investors can benefitRead More


ICCI hails NA for passing rent control act

ISLAMABAD, OCT 21 (DNA) – Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry hailed the cooperation and support of the members of National Assembly for passing the Rent Restrictions (Amendment) Bill 2020 to address the very longstanding burning issue of the traders of federal capital. He also expressed thanks to the PTI government for paying attention to this serious issue of local traders and getting the rent control act passed from the National Assembly. He said this while talking to Ajmal Baloch, President, All Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajiran andRead More


NCOC hints at another lockdown

Wearing of mask and social distancing must be ensured. Administrative actions be initiated against violators,” the NCOC told the chief secretaries Mahnoor Ansar/DNA ISLAMABAD” The National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC), which oversees Pakistan’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, on Wednesday warned that the country is fast approaching a point where there will be “no choice” left but to impose another sweeping lockdown. Warning that there is an urgent and immediate need to ensure the implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for coronavirus prevention, the NCOC noted that there hasRead More


Indian prisoners release: Court summons reports from interior, foreign ministries

The Islamabad High Court has summoned reports from the interior and foreign ministries in a case pertaining to the release of Indian prisoners. Lawyer Shahnawaz Noon, who is representing the Indian High Commission, said suspects who have been convicted of different crimes have completed their sentences have yet to be released. Chief Justice Athar Minallah asked which court had convicted the Indian residents. The lawyer replied that they were sentenced by the military courts. The additional attorney general has asked for more time to submit a reply in the case.Read More


BPS faculty delegation calls on Chairman HEC

DNA Islamabad, Oct 21 – A delegation of All Pakistan Universities BPS Teachers Association (APUBTA) called on Chairman HEC Tariq Banuri at the HEC Secretariat and apprised him about the problems and challenges faced by the BPS faculty of public sector universities. The meeting was also attended by Executive Director HEC Dr. Shaista Sohail, Member (Operations and Planning) Dr. Fateh Marri, Adviser (Administration and Coordination) Mr. Awais Ahmed, and Director (Quality Assurance) Mr. Aqeel Akhtar Khan. The APUBTA representatives said that BPS faculty members comprise 88 per cent of theRead More


ECC approves two technical supplementary grants for Ministry of Defence

DNA ISLAMABAD,  – Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh chaired the meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet here at the Cabinet Division. ECC approved two Technical Supplementary Grants for the Ministry of Defence for Rs.17 billion during the current financial year. ECC also approved the request of the Ministry of Commerce for the inclusion of radiation apparatus in annex-B-1 of the Import Policy Order, 2020. On the summary moved by the Ministry of Industries and Production for ensuring the supply ofRead More