Sunday, April 4th, 2021
Experts call for ease of doing business to revive economic growth
ISLAMABAD, APR 4 (DNA) – The private sector has a critical role in the growth of the economy. There, the Punjab government is looking forward to receiving proposals from the business community prior to finalizing the provincial budget for the next financial year. Dr Erfa Iqbal, CEO, Punjab Board of Investment and Trade (PBIT) said this during a pre-budget digital consultation on better business regulations jointly organised by Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and National Textile University Faisalabad. Dr Erfa added further that all sectors of the economy need toRead More
TRNC condemns Cypriot Greek leader’s remarks about EOKA
ANKARA, APR 4 – Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Ersin Tatar condemned the Greek Cypriot terror organization, EOKA, said Turkish Cypriot sources on Saturday. In a written statement issued on the anniversary of the launch of EOKA’s armed attacks against the Turkish Cypriot people, Tatar said that the terror organization launched its attacks on April 1, 1955, to annex Cyprus to Greece, turning the island into a blood bath — marking the beginning of decades of pain and suffering. The organization, supported by the Greek Cypriot leadership, theRead More
RCCI lauds decrease in POL prices
RAWALPINDI, APR 4 (DNA) – Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) President Muhammad Nasir Mirza while lauding the move Government to reduce petroleum prices. In a statement, he said the government should ensure that the impact of the cuts must be shifted to the masses. Petrol and diesel prices have a direct impact on transportation costs. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics(PBS), the inflation rate in March was nine percent. The government will have to take emergency measures to control inflation. Ramadan is approaching and we urged theRead More
Kashmir dispute ‘unfinished agenda of partition’ India ignores hard realities
SRINAGAR, APR 4 – Jammu Kashmir Salvation Movement (JKSM) central executive committee and office bearers of South Kashmir on Sunday conducted a day-long Majlish Shoora (Executive Council) meeting at its head office in South Kashmir. The members in the meeting deliberated in detail, the current political situation pertaining to the “movement for the right to self-determination”, a spokesperson said in a statement. The meeting besides others was attended by Ab Rouf, Ab Qayoom, Zulifqar Hamid Molvi Rafiq Ahmad, Farooq Ahmad, Mohammad Ayoub and others. The participants in a unanimous voiceRead More
NCOC decides to ban inter provincial transport
DNA ISLAMABAD, APR 4: In a session held at NCOC, it has been decided to ban inter provincial transport for two days a week (Saturday and Sunday) with effect from 10 April 2021(0001 hours PST) to 25 April 2021 (0059 hours PST). Goods, freight, medical and other emergency services will be exempted. Railway to continue to operate 7 days a week with 70% occupancy. Ban will be reviewed on 10 April 2021 by NCOC.
Lt-Gen Saqib Mehmood appointed as Army’s Chief of Logistics Staff
RAWALPINDI, APR 4: The Pakistan Army has announced the promotion of Major-General Saqib Mehmood Malik to the rank of Lieutenant General. The announcement was made in a statement released by the military’s media wing, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), on Sunday. According to the ISPR statement, after promotion Lieutenant General Saqib Mehmood Malik has been appointed as Chief of Logistics Staff, Pakistan Army.