Saturday, December 26th, 2020
EU ban over PIA flights would be lifted soon, hopes aviation minister
TAXILA: Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar on Saturday hoped that the ban on the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to operate flights to and from the European countries would be lifted soon as the concerns raised by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) over the safety atandards have been addressed. Addressing the media in Taxila, the federal minister said eight new planes are being added to the PIA fleet and the EU’s concerns raised regarding the process of issuing licences to commercial pilots have been addressed. The suspension imposed by EasaRead More
Pak Ambassador visits China Tourism Academy, discusses cooperation
BEIJING, DEC 26 (DNA) – Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque visited China Tourism Academy (CTA) to discuss China-Pakistan tourism cooperation. CTA President Dai Bin warmly welcomed Ambassador Haque and his delegation, and said that the Academy is willing to fully communicate with Pakistan on all topics related to tourism. “Both China and Pakistan are ancient civilizations and shared profound traditional friendship. We hope to strengthen the knowledge and understanding of the two peoples through more in-depth tourism exchanges and cooperation, so that the friendship can be passed on fromRead More
President FPCCI urges to extend the period of amnesty scheme
Karachi (DNA) Mian Anjum Nisar, President “The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry” (FPCCI) while appreciating the Prime Minister of Pakistan for introducing Amnesty Scheme for Construction Industry, said that the scheme has boosted the socio-economic status of daily wagers and supported the construction and its allied sectors. It was a tremendous decision for the mitigation of COVID-19 impact over Pakistan. This incentive scheme attracts the builders, developers, and purchasers of housing units and plots who have not availed of it yet. Even the negative economic effects ofRead More
Pakistan needs long-term debt relief as it pays $10.4b in debt servicing: FPCCI
DNA KARACHI, DEC 26 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry Saturday applauded the government for securing debt relief of $1.7 billion for another six months from G20 and other creditors, calling for driving a campaign to write off Pakistan debt permanently, as the country has paid $10.4 billion on account of debt servicing during last fiscal year. FPCCI President Mian Anjum Nisar said that the G20 countries, together with the Paris Club creditors has announced a Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI) amounting to $1.7 billion, whichRead More
CM assures UBG leadership for allocation of land to 11 Chambers of Commerce
DNA LAHORE, DEC 26 – Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar Saturday assured the leadership of United Business Group for allocation of land to 11 Chambers of Commerce and Industry for the establishment of their offices on top priority in line with the vision of Prime Minister to stimulate industrialisation in the country. It was disclosed today by Chaudhry Zahid Iqbal Arain Vice President Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry and leader of United Business Group after his result oriented meeting with CM. His younger brother Member NationalRead More
ICCI calls for streamlining supply system to reduce inflation
DNA ISLAMABAD, DEC 26 – Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry said that the common man was facing great difficulties due to high inflation and emphasized that Market Committee Islamabad should focus on streamlining the supply system in order to bring down the prices of daily used items that would provide good relief to the people. He said this while exchanging views with Rosh Dil Khan Hoti, Chairman Market Committee Islamabad during his visit to ICCI. Director DMA Capt. Ali Asghar and Additional Deputy CommissionerRead More