Sunday, December 20th, 2020
Senior Indian Diplomat Summoned to Register Pakistan’s Strong Protest Over Ceasefire Violations by India
Islamabad, 20 Dec 2020 : A senior Indian diplomat was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today to register Pakistan’s strong protest over ceasefire violations by the Indian occupation Forces along the Line of Control (LoC) on 19th December 2020, resulting in serious injuries to an innocent civilian. Due to indiscriminate and unprovoked firing by the Indian occupation forces in Rakhchikri Sector of the LoC on 19th December 2020, 25 year old Sagheera d/o Muhammad Haneef , resident of Akhori village, sustained serious injuries. The Indian occupation forces alongRead More
FEBR asks PM for extension in Income Tax filing deadline as filers’ returns reduced by 43% to 1.67m
ISLAMABAD : The Friends of Business and Economic Reforms (FEBR) on Sunday appealed to the Prime Minister for the grant of extension in date for income tax returns for the tax year 2020. FEBR President Kashif Anwar said that PM Imran khan himself should take notice of the grave situation, as FBR’s last date for filing income tax returns has expired on Dec 08, 2020 while the taxpayers want some relaxation in the deadline in view of only 1.67 million income tax returns, which fell short of even last year’sRead More
Pakistani film/ TV work receive favorable reviews from Chinese audiences
BEIJING, December 20 : Recently, movies and TV series from Pakistan are favorably reviewed among Chinese audiences, according to a report published by Gwadar Pro on Sunday. From Parwaaz Hai Junoon, a patriotic film screened in China this November, to Churails, a popular web series hit the internet, the peculiar enchantment of latest Pakistani works on different subjects refreshed Chinese people’s impression of the country’s cultural creation. According to the report, by Dec. 18, Churails has scored as high as 9.2 based on 1,691 user ratings on Douban, China’s mostRead More
Gwadar Port goes digital with launching of optic cable network
ISLAMABAD, Dec. 20 : Gwadar goes digital as the state of fiber optic cable network is finally operationalized in true letter and spirit, ushering in era of modern E-Custom at the Port for easier and simpler trans-shipment and containerized trade on commercialized modules. According to a Gwadar Pro’s report, with laying down fiber optic cable, paperless custom procedures has become fully functional, transforming Gwadar into a bustling hub of regional and international trade to Afghanistan, Central Asia and China. “Installation of fiber optic cable has equipped Gwadar Port with high-techRead More
Shahid Afridi joins Lahore Qalandars for T10 League
LAHORE: Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Khan Afridi has joined Lahore Qalandars for the next edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 League. While speaking to media at the Lahore Press Club, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lahore Qalandars Atif Rana said that the 45-year-old veteran all-rounder will join the franchise as their icon player. Expressing excitement over his inclusion in the team, Afridi said: “I am really honoured to become a part of the Lahore Qalandars franchise.” He said that league cricket is not just about playing one month ofRead More
‘Formal education policy’ on the anvil: Shafqat
ISLAMABAD : Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood took to Twitter on Sunday to announce that his ministry has started the process of formulating a “formal education policy.” “While we have taken a number of initiatives including single national curriculum, A formal Education policy for the country is necessary,” he wrote on his official Twitter handle. “So on my direction a process has been started by the Ministry of Education which includes widespread consultation. All suggestions welcome.” Last month, Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired a session over Single National CurriculumRead More