Wednesday, March 31st, 2021
Islamabad says stability in South Asia linked to Kashmir issue
ISLAMABAD, MAR 31 – Pakistan‘s Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that peace and stability in South Asia is linked to the resolution of all outstanding issues, mainly the long-smoldering Kashmir dispute, which has been a bone of contention between the two nuclear-armed rivals. Responding to a congratulatory message from his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi on the occasion of Pakistan Day, which was celebrated on March 23, Khan said on Tuesday his people also desire “peaceful, cooperative relations with all neighbors, including India.” In his message, Modi had said his country desires “cordial relations with the people of Pakistan.” “WeRead More
ICCI asks FBR to defer tax collection from businesses
DNA ISLAMABAD, MAR 31 – Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) lauded the decision of FBR for extending the deadline to furnish the taxpayer profile up to 30th June 2021 as it would reduce pressures on taxpayers by giving them more time for preparation of their profiles. However, he urged that FBR should simplify the taxpayer profile as it required extensive information including mandatory submission of bank account detail, business premises detail and utility connections detail that would be a very cumbersome exercise for theRead More
AIOU commences online examinations in Middle East today
Islamabad, March 31(DNA). Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) is commencing online examinations today for its students settled in various countries of the Middle East including KSA, Kuweit, Qattar, UAE, Oman and Bahrin for the programs offered in autumn 2020 semester including matriculation and intermediate. Roll number slips and date sheet have been dispatched to the students as well these are uploaded on the university website (www.aiou.edu.pk) for quick access and downloading. It is pertinent to mention here that AIOU, as a prestigious national institution, is offering educational services, ranging fromRead More
Azerbaijan indebted to Pakistan for support: Col Mehman
The Azerbaijan defence attaché especially thanked the government of Pakistan that took a bold stand on the issue thus sending a loud and clear message to Armenia that Pakistan was with Azerbaijan and will extend all possible support Special Correspondent ISLAMABAD: Col. Mehman Novruzlu the Defence Attache of the Azerbaijan has said his country was greatly indebted to Pakistan and people of Pakistan for extending whole-hearted support during 40-days war with aggressor Armenia. He expressed these views during a dinner he hosted for friends from media and think- thank CGSS.Read More
US orders diplomats to leave Myanmar amid crackdown
NAYPYITAW : The United States has ordered its non-emergency diplomats to leave Myanmar, amid growing violence in that country. According to US State Department, the decision has been taken to protect the staff and their families. Meanwhile, candle-lit vigils are being held in the country for over five hundred people killed in protests since the military coup last month. The violent actions of Myanmar’s junta have triggered international condemnation and threats of retaliation from some of the country’s ethnic armed groups.
Holistic approach needed to tackle climate change: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said a holistic approach is needed to tackle climate change. In a tweet on Wednesday sharing his article published in ‘The Times’, he said financial commitments are also required to deal with this issue. In his article, the Prime Minister has highlighted the risks faced by Pakistan due to climate change.