Thursday, July 15th, 2021
PM calls for deepening business, economic ties b/w Pakistan and Uzbekistan
TASHKENT: Prime Minister Imran Khan has stressed for deepening business and economic relations between Pakistan and Uzbekistan. Addressing Pakistan-Uzbekistan Business Forum in Tashkent on Thursday, he was confident that this bilateral relationship will further grow. He expressed satisfaction over the contracts signed by Pakistani business houses with their Uzbek counterparts. He hoped his visit will further deepen these business connections. Alluding to the historic, cultural and spiritual connections between the two countries, the Prime Minister stressed that Trans-Afghan railway project is of paramount importance for Pakistan and Uzbekistan to improveRead More
Israeli club calls off match with Barcelona over Jerusalem
The owner of Israel’s Beitar soccer club says he has called off a friendly match with Barcelona over its refusal to hold the event in contested Jerusalem. Israel captured east Jerusalem in the 1967 war, annexed it in a move not recognized internationally, and considers the entire city its capital. The Palestinians seek east Jerusalem as the capital of their future state, and the city’s status is one of the thorniest issues in the decades-long conflict. Beitar owner Moshe Hogeg said he was forced to cancel the match “with greatRead More
Emirates SkyCargo to transport 247 horses from Liege to Tokyo
Karachi, 15 July /DNA/- As the eyes of sporting enthusiasts around the world turn to Tokyo, a group of very special champions are making their way to the Japanese capital on special flights operated by Emirates. Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, is operating eight charter flights to fly 247 horses from Liege to Tokyo. The first flight with 36 dressage horses has already landed at Haneda airport, Tokyo. Emirates will be operating an additional eight flights for the return journey from Tokyo to Liege. The carrier is workingRead More
Russia says no immediate plans to recognise foreign jabs
The Kremlin said Thursday that Moscow had no immediate plans to allow foreign coronavirus vaccines into Russia, despite the country’s sluggish vaccination rates and rising death toll in a third wave of the pandemic. Russia — whose Sputnik V vaccine is not recognised by the EU — is not currently discussing the “mutual recognition” of vaccines with Brussels, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Health officials on Thursday recorded 791 Covid deaths in the last 24 hours. The Kremlin has struggled to counter widespread anti-vaccine sentiment, with only 20 percent ofRead More
ICCI demands revocation of Sections 203B to 203I of Finance Act 2021
ISLAMABAD, JUL 15 /DNA/ – The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) has expressed great reservations over the introduction of Sections 203B to 203I in ITO 2001 through Finance Act 2021 that authorizes the arrest of a taxpayer on the pretext of concealment of income and called upon the government to revoke it as it would open new avenues of taxpayers’ harassment and enhance the prospects of corrupt practices in tax matters. Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry said that the tax authority’s mainRead More
South Asian Games Hero Awais Ur Rehman Remerge For Revival Of Pakistan’s Hockey
Islamabad: South Asian Games (SAG) 2016 hero Awais Ur Rehman who did decisive Goal for Pakistan to clinch the trophy by beating arch rival India on home ground, has been remerged to promote Hockey in Pakistan. This Pakistani talented Striker has been taken as Brand ambassador by AAA Associates, A leading Group of Companies, to revive Hockey as national game of Pakistan to regain its lost sheen. This sponsorship will help him to overcome Financial constrain hindering his performance and to work toward restoring the importance of Hockey game in theRead More