ISLAMABAD, MAR 5 (DNA) – Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA), Aamir Ali Ahmad chaired an important session regarding the energy projects at his office here on Friday. Matters regarding new energy projects in collaboration with Nika in Islamabad were discussed at the occasion.  MD Nika presented his suggestions regarding the environment friendly projects of energy during the session. According to detail, Chairman CDA chaired a session at his office which was attended by MD Nika, Dr. Sardar Muazam; Muhammad Irshaad Khan from GZE; Ahmad Husnain; Umar Sagheer; and Rana Shakeel.Read More

GENEVA, MAR 05 (DNA) – Pakistan has called for keeping a close watch on India’s state-directed “tools of terror” in Jammu and Kashmir where women and girls are among the primary victims of its deadly counter-terrorism measures, saying their plight must be addressed. “We wish to draw attention towards the Occupied Jammu & Kashmir where India has long employed rape, torture, and killings of Kashmiri women as instruments of its state terrorism under the cover of draconian security laws,” Ambassador Khalil Hashmi said in an interactive dialogue with the SpecialRead More

ISLAMABAD, MAR 05 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed that tax regime be reformed and structured in such a way that facilitate businesses and help the economy to grow. He was chairing a meeting regarding tax reforms in Islamabad on Friday. The Prime Minister said the objective of tax reforms is to make tax code simple and plug existing loopholes in the system.  He said the tax reforms are aimed at reducing discretionary powers of tax collectors and tax practitioners besides introducing automation to ensure transparency of taxRead More

The European Union warned China on Friday that it may take “additional steps” in response to Beijing’s move to grant itself a veto over the selection of Hong Kong lawmakers. Earlier Friday, China introduced legislation to allow the communist government to vet all election candidates in Hong Kong, the latest move to eliminate dissent and ensure a “patriotic” government in the city, which has had a degree of autonomy since reverting from British rule in 1997. “The EU calls on the authorities in Beijing to carefully consider the political andRead More

RAWALPINDI, MAR 5 (DNA) – Punjab Employees Social Security Institution (PESSI) Commissioner Bilal Haider along with his team visited the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI). Director Raza Ahmed, President Chamber Muhammad Nasir Mirza, Senior Vice President Osman Ashraf, former President Saboor Malik, executive committee members and chamber members were also present on the occasion. The Commissioner briefed the business community and chamber members in detail on the important steps taken by PESSI regarding registration and welfare of workers. The Commissioner PESSI announced the formation of an advisory councilRead More

DNA ISLAMABAD, MAR 5 – PPP Parliamentary Leader in the Senate, Senator Sherry Rehman said, “Election Commission of Pakistan is an independent and constitutional body. PM’s allegations on it are an insult and undermines its authority”. “The PM has committed contempt under the Election Commission Act, 2017. Section 10, Power to punish for contempt is very clear on this. It states that the Commission may exercise the same power as the High Court to punish any person for contempt of court and the Contempt of Court Ordinance, 2003 (V ofRead More