Friday, December 25th, 2020
Karachi: Explosion reported at a bank in Paposh Nagar
KARACHI, DEC 25 – An explosion was reported at a private bank in Karachi’s Paposh Nagar Friday afternoon. Personnel of the police and Rangers have left for the site and the area has been cordoned off. According to initial reports, the bank was closed due to public holiday. No casualties or injuries have been reported so far. The police said that the shutters and windows of the bank were damaged in the explosion. The bomb disposal squad has been called to assess the nature of the blast. Karachi Central SSP saidRead More
More export orders, short raw material put garment sector in troubles
Lahore, 25 Dec 2020 : Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association has said that a huge number of export orders are being received by the value-added garment industry, however, exporters are unable to finalize them due to unavailability of fabric, especially the denim fabric in the country. PRGMEA (NZ) vice chairman Adeeb Iqbal urged the government to also abolish duties on the import of fabrics as well as the denim fabric in line with the import relaxation provided on import of cotton yarn, as value-added garment sector is facingRead More
Businessmen oppose additional withholding tax on purchase of new cars
DNA ISLAMABAD, DEC 25 – The business community on Friday strongly opposed the additional withholding tax on sale of new cars on the pretext of controlling ‘On Money’ practice, stating the decision would further enhance the prices of already expansive vehicles in the country. PIAF chairman Mian Nauman Kabir said that the government has decided to impose up to Rs200,000 additional withholding tax on the purchase of new cars on the plea of discouraging ‘On Money’ but actually the move has been aimed at achieving FBR’s target of tax collection. Read More
PTA issues notices to Google, Wikipedia for ‘disseminating sacrilegious content’
ISLAMABAD, DEC 25 – The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued notices to Google Inc and Wikipedia for “disseminating sacrilegious content” through the two platforms, it emerged on Friday. In a press release, the authority said it has been receiving complaints regarding “misleading search results associated with ‘present khalifa of Islam’ and an unauthentic version of the Holy Quran uploaded by the Ahmedi community on Google Play Store”. Being a matter of a very serious nature, the PTA has approached Google Inc with directions to immediately remove the unlawful content,Read More
15 fake trade bodies identified in Balochistan
LAHORE Dec 25 (DNA) : Chairman United Business Group(UBG) and veteran trade leader Iftikhar Ali Malik Friday hailed the timely decision of Director General Trade Organisation (DGTO) barring 15 fake trade bodies of Balochistan for casting votes in the annual election of Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI). Talking to newsmen here today he said that it will pave the way for fair,free,transparent and impartial annual election of the apex body of chamber being held on December 30. He said DGTO further ordered that Mrs Sonia and MrsRead More
COAS says no power on earth can undo Pakistan
RAWALPINDI : Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said no power on earth can undo Pakistan. In his message in connection with the birth anniversary of the founder of Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, he said the nation is celebrating Quaid Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s anniversary with great reverence and commitment upholding his message of hope, courage and confidence. The COAS said Unity and Discipline shall always remain guiding principles of our great nation. 145th birthday anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah is being celebrated withRead More