Tuesday, April 6th, 2021
FIA summons Jahangir Tareen, Ali Tareen on April 9
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has summoned Jahangir Tareen and Ali Tareen to appear before it on April 9. Both the father and son were also sent a notice in this regard by the FIA, the subject of which was financial fraud. The notice said that if Jahangir Tareen and Ali Tareen fail to appear in the FIA Lahore office, it would be assumed that they have nothing to present in their defense. The FIA has summoned Jahangir Tareen for two and Ali Tareen for one case. According toRead More
Elite capture is a problem specifically with developing countries: PM Khan
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said Tuesday in United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) session address that the elite capture is behind the inequality where some people accumulate the wealth they cannot spend in ten lifetimes while the poor suffer. Citing a fact panel report by United Nations, the PM said every year about $1 trillion leaves developing countries into tax havens or into properties in richer countries, while about $7 trillion are laundered out of poor countries to be parked in safe havens. “This is one fact behind the hugeRead More
Development work in sector I-15, others in full swing
DNA ISLAMABAD, APR 6: Development work in Sector I-15 and Sub-Sectors 1, 3 and 4 is in full swing by Capital Development Authority (CDA) administration. Earth work of the said sector has been completed while 3 clots are also in the final stages. Work has been started on roads, bridges, underground and overhead tanks of the said sector. Moreover, work of subways of roads is also being expedited. Development work has been started in sub-sector I-15/1 only a few days ago, however, 20% development work has been completed in theRead More
Erdoğan receives top EU officials hold talks on migration and trade
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the European Union’s top officials held a high-level meeting behind doors in the capital Ankara on Tuesday, EU leaders agreed to increase trade and improve cooperation with Turkey on migration. The visit by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel came after EU leaders agreed to offer Turkey new incentives. Among the issues the two and Erdoğan were expected to discuss are Ankara’s demands for increased EU support for millions of Syrian refugees in Turkey, an update of Turkey’s customs union with the EU and the liberalizing of visa rules for Turkish travelers. Turkey is formally aRead More
Pak envoy to Vietnam meets DGSP Vietnam
HANOI: Today, Ms. Samina Mehtab, Ambassador of Pakistan to Vietnam was received by the Director General of State Protocol of Vietnam. She presented a copy of her credentials to the Director General, State Protocol.
PM Imran to lead Pakistan’s delegation in 10th D-8 Summit on Apr 8
DNA ISLAMABAD, APR 6 – Prime Minister Imran Khan will lead Pakistan’s delegation to the 10th D-8 Summit being hosted by the People’s Republic of Bangladesh in virtual format on 8 April 2021. Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi will attend the 19th Council of Ministers meeting that will precede the Summit. The theme of the Summit is “Partnership for a Transformative World: Harnessing Power of Youth and Technology.” The Summit will be attended by Heads of States/Governments of eight D-8 Member States including Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Turkey andRead More