Saturday, December 19th, 2020
FPCCI Elections turned into interesting scenario
DNA KARACHI – Elections of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) will be scheduled on December 30th and likely to be turning into interesting scenario on the concept of hung parliament. The campaign of two leading groups Businessmen Panel (BMP) and United Business Group (UBG) are on the way of completion, both group beating their drums of winning and claimed the confidence of majority voters from 180 trade bodies who will participate in the forth coming elections. Till now three candidates of Vice President’s have won theirRead More
Economic stability requires better insurance penetration: Abdul Haye
DNA KARACHI – Former Convenor FPCCI Central Committee on Insurance Dr Murtaza Mughal on Saturday said the insurance industry has failed to deliver amid pandemic calling for new products and reforms in this sector so that it can deliver in challenging environment. Talking to Senior Vice Chairman Insurance Association of Pakistan (IAP) and CEO Alfalah Insurance Abdul Haye and other industry experts, Dr Murtaza Mughal said that claims are being avoided because the policies were not designed to pay out when there is a pandemic; and if paid, it willRead More
India slump to lowest ever score as Australia clinch first Test
ADELAIDE, DEC 19 – A devastated India crashed to their lowest ever score of 36 on Saturday as Australia ran riot to win the opening Test in Adelaide by eight wickets after Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins produced a bowling masterclass. India started the third day of the pink-ball Test on nine for one and with a 62-run lead, looking to build a competitive second innings total for the hosts to chase. But their hopes were left in tatters by a wicket with bounce and deviation as Hazlewood took 5-8,Read More
UN confirms vehicle on routine patrol damaged in Rawalakot, says investigating incident
The United Nations on Friday confirmed that a vehicle of the UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) was hit by an “unidentified object” near Rawalakot on the Pakistani side of Line of Control (LoC) in the disputed Kashmir region, but the occupants were not injured. “The Mission is currently investigating the incident,” Deputy Spokesman Farhan Haq said in response to a question at the regular briefing in New York. He said that according to details present with him, no one was injured in the incident but theRead More
Punjab Council of the arts arranges ceremony to mark Christmas
DNA ISLAMABAD, DEC 19 – A ceremony held at Punjab Council of the arts to mark the holy eve of Christmas. Federal Parliamentary secretary Sheilkh Rashid Hafeez was the Chief guest of the Evening. While addressing the ceremony he said, inter- religion harmony among the different religions is the guarantee of strong Pakistan. Islam is a religion of peace, which gives others religion complete religious freedom. Pakistan is a peaceful country, where all religious minorities living in peace, he added. Director Waqar Ahmed Said that, Pakistani is a peaceful society.Read More
ICCI holds Quran Khawani for its departed former Presidents
DNA ISLAMABAD, DEC 19 – The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) held a Quran Khawani for its former President and renowned business leader Munawar Mughal (Late) at the occasion of his 6th anniversary. Quran Khawani and Dua was also held for departed former Presidents of ICCI including Muhammad Siddique Butt (Late), Muhammad Raza Khan (Late), Khalid Masood Bhola (Late), Muzzammil Hussain Sabri (Late) and Ch. Muhammad Aslam (Late). Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, President, Fatma Azim Senior Vice President, Abdul Rehman Khan Khan Vice President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce &Read More